The Nutcracker, Susan Jeffers
The Nutcracker, Susan Jeffers
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The Nutcracker

Author: Susan Jeffers

Narrator: Courtney Shaw

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/04/2014


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can—with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitter-brushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. This is The Nutcracker as you’ve never seen it before! Makes a lovely keepsake and gift.Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets in this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated holiday classic. With spare text based on the story in the ballet, this book offers a front-row seat to the enthralling tale that is a perennial favorite of adults and children alike. And for Susan Jeffers fans looking for extra content, an author’s note is included at the end of the book, in which she explains what inspired her to turn this holiday tradition into a show-stopping picture book.

About Susan Jeffers

Susan Jeffers is a New York Times bestselling artist who has won the ABBY Award from the American Booksellers Association and a Caldecott Honor from the American Library Association. Her work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Her books have sold millions of copies and have been published around the world. She lives in Westchester County, New York. Visit her online at www.susanjeffersart.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on November 27, 2022

A classic with beautiful illustrations Brings me back to my childhood A great read for the season ❄️❄️......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on December 11, 2018

Celebrated children's author and artist Susan Jeffers turns her attention to the ballet The Nutcracker in this lovely holiday picture-book. Pairing a simple text with beautiful artwork (created in watercolor, I believe), she spins the magical tale of Marie, who is given a wooden Nutcracker by her go......more

Goodreads review by Set on April 29, 2018

The story was very simple, sweet and short for a quick read about the magical seasonal ballet that we all adore. The pictures are nice watercolor of some of the nicest dances from the ballet.......more

Goodreads review by Erin on November 13, 2011

Copyright: 2007 Genre: Picture Book This was a great adaption of "The Nutcracker" story. In the author's note in the back, Jeffers wrote that one of her purposes for writing this book was to create a less lengthy version of the story that could easily be read to a child. I think that Jeffers met this......more

Goodreads review by -`ˏ jenn ˎ´˗ on December 17, 2019

The Nutcracker is my most favourite story I’ve ever read and this edition – all while being aimed for young children – is beautiful. I would have adored this growing up and I am promising myself to keep it safe so that one day, maybe my own future kids will enjoy it.......more