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The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet (Pictureback(R)) Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1986

by Deborah Hautzig (Author), Diane Goode (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 691 ratings
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Give the gift of one of the most beloved holiday stories of all-time, the Nutcracker!

Featuring glorious illustrations by Caldecott Honor-winner, Diane Goode, this beautiful and adventurous classic tale will dance its way into your family's holiday traditions for years to come.
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    3 - 6 years, from customers
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    Pictureback(R)
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    8.06 x 0.1 x 8.06 inches
  7. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 1986
  9. ISBN-10
    0394881788
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0394881782
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Illus. in full color. The magic of the beloved ballet is captured in this affordable edition. Art by a Caldecott Honor Book artist complements a succinct narration that is ideal for young children.

About the Author

As a child, Diane Goode loved books and art. Of Italian and French descent, she enjoyed the richness of both cultures and traveled to Europe every summer visiting family, as well as cathedrals and museums. 

Her love for Europe shows in the setting of many of her books, Paris in particular, where two of her picture books, Where's Our Mama? and Mama's Perfect Present, take place. She drew on her experience of living for a short time in Pennsylvania for the artwork in Cynthia Rylant's story of Appalachia, When I Was Young in the Mountains, for which she was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.
She has illustrated 59 books for children, including anthologies and stories she has written herself. 

Goode lives in Watchung, New Jersey.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Reissue edition (September 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394881788
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394881782
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.39 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.06 x 0.1 x 8.06 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 691 ratings

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    DIANE GOODE has illustrated over 60 beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the NY Times Best Sellers FOUNDING MOTHERS and the Caldecott Honor Book, WHEN I WAS YOUNG IN THE MOUNTAINS. dianegoode.com

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    Kirkus (*starred review): "Goode's illustrations are often breathtaking." FOUNDING MOTHERS, Cokie Roberts & Diane Goode

    Publisher's Weekly: "...her ink lines are the very definition of verve, her sense of comic detailing is faultless." BUT I WANTED A BABY BROTHER, Kate Feiffer & Diane Goode

    Betsy Bird: "Alligator Boy" is small and quiet and supremely sublime." Cynthia Rylant & Diane Goode

    The New York Times: "Diane Goode's pen-and-ink drawings spin out like ragtime, each squiggle denoting a rustle of silk or a whoop or whisper." THANKSGIVING IS HERE!, Diane Goode

    Kirkus (* starred review) :"Goode has transformed this 19th-century etiquette primer into a degustatory romp... Look carefully at every spread so as not to miss a crumb of this delicious humor." MIND YOUR MANNERS, Diane Goode

    Booklist: "Exquisitely drawn yet always centered on its two pint-size heroines, the book shows off the sophistication of Paris and juxtaposes it with the broad comedy of pratfalls and flying pastry. The result is as delectable as the pink birthday cake." MAMA'S PERFECT PRESENT, Diane Goode

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Good for the price, arrived damaged
Story is simple and easy to understand. Some of the illustrations are goofy looking, but my kids don’t seem to mind.Unfortunately, ours came damaged, and it’s just not worth the time & money to send it back. Pretty sad that someone would put a brand new book in a box and ship it in such condition...
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Owl
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Dreams, for a Loving & Brave Little Girl, Well-told & Illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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A charming re-telling of The Nutcracker, drawn for about 4 to 5 year olds. It holds attention well, is close enough to many versions of the ballet to be a link to performances.

The colors are particularly eye-catching and attractive. Maria (Clara) is definitely the center of this version, and she is portrayed as a sweet, adorable little girl in pink sashes, with a tender heart and considerable courage when faced by the Mouse King.

A fine gift for a little girl at Christmas time and enjoyable too by older lasses throughout the year. Might be fun if accompanied by a good version of the music.

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Rene Gross
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for my preschooler
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022
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Great little book to help my grand daughter (4 yrs old) better understand the story of the Nutcracker. She was in the community ballet as a mouse and was thrilled to have such a wonderful experience with this delightful story over Christmas holiday. Recommend this book to all. Beautifully illustrated, simple language to understand by even young children. Love it!
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Amanda B. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice little book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014
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Clara or Marie!? A question that everyone has their own opinion on.....

That being said, I bought the kindle version of this story. It is a nice, non-scary way to introduce the story of the Nutcracker. I use the cloud reader to display this on the projector for the kids to see. A short, nice read for the younger grades.
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Rachel G
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, good quality book, good synopsis of the ballet. Bad Amazon shipping.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
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Sweet picture version of the ballet. The paper quality was good (it's a regular soft picture book--not a board book). The story followed the general story of the Nutcracker. This would have been very helpful for my 4 year old and me to read together before going to the ballet so she could know the story. However, Amazon messed up the shipping and even though it was supposed to get there three days before, it showed up the day after. Thanks, Amazon. But the book itself was great. And reading it the day after seeing the ballet was still fun, even though my 4 year old immediately wanted to go see the ballet again....

Good story, good quality book, good synopsis of the ballet. Bad Amazon shipping.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for young kids
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2011
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I bought this book to read with my 4 year old before I took her to the ballet so she would know what was going on. The art work is amazing and the story is told very well. It has more words than she is used to reading in a book, but it held her attention to the end. I would recommend it to someone with kids younger than elementary school age.
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Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter loved this so much ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
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It reminded me of the days I dance, so I got this book to show her how beautiful point ballet is...
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Julie Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for young children
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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Exactly what I was looking for - a children's version of the Nutcracker Ballet story.
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Rachel E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for children to read the story of Nutcracker!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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This is an easy version for kids to read the story of the Nutcracker ballet. Beautiful artwork as well.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2018
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As described and pictured, a childhood memory. A very short story, simple and sweet.
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Riemer-Buddecke
4.0 out of 5 stars Illustration von Nussknacker und Mausekönig
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2019
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Gut. Wissenschaftliche Arbeit über Illustrationen zum Werk E.T.A. Hoffmann.
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M. Jakab
5.0 out of 5 stars Good company for the ballet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2013
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The book is simple and neat, and explains clearly the story behind the ballet. The illustrations are good too, so it delivers on the promise.
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maryse tremblay
5.0 out of 5 stars et une super histoire de
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2016
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c'est un beau livre,et une super histoire de noel
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Jw
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2015
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My grandson loves this book.😃
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