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When the clock strikes midnight, Clara's nutcracker toy takes her on a magical journey. Mice become soldiers, candy canes transform into dancers and an enchanted castle emerges out of the mist. In this exquisitely crafted book inspired by Tchaikovsky's ballet, familiar scenes are brought to life by Shobhna Patel's intricate lasercut pop-up illustrations.

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'The papercut pop-ups are a true piece of art' - Magpie That
'Beautiful … unique … Tchaikovsky’s ballet dances through the pages as the magnificent art arises from within … a magical reading experience' - Absolutely Mama
'Breathtaking … enchanting … simply stunning' - Junior magazine
'Ornate landscapes are brought to life in exquisite paper-cut pages' - Little London magazine
'Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet ‘The Nutcracker‘ has been retold in a most alluringly theatrical pop-up production which will delight audiences of all ages' - PictureBooksBlogger
'Lovely … so unique and festive' - Of Beauty and Nothingness
'Magic … wondrously elaborate and detailed … truly a work of art' - The Cosy Reader

The Nutcracker

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    A Hardback by Shobhna Patel

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 19 October 2017
      ISBN-13 9780500651247
      978-0500651247
      ISBN-10 500651248

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      When the clock strikes midnight, Clara's nutcracker toy takes her on a magical journey. Mice become soldiers, candy canes transform into dancers and an enchanted castle emerges out of the mist. In this exquisitely crafted book inspired by Tchaikovsky's ballet, familiar scenes are brought to life by Shobhna Patel's intricate lasercut pop-up illustrations.

      Trade Review
      'The papercut pop-ups are a true piece of art' - Magpie That
      'Beautiful … unique … Tchaikovsky’s ballet dances through the pages as the magnificent art arises from within … a magical reading experience' - Absolutely Mama
      'Breathtaking … enchanting … simply stunning' - Junior magazine
      'Ornate landscapes are brought to life in exquisite paper-cut pages' - Little London magazine
      'Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet ‘The Nutcracker‘ has been retold in a most alluringly theatrical pop-up production which will delight audiences of all ages' - PictureBooksBlogger
      'Lovely … so unique and festive' - Of Beauty and Nothingness
      'Magic … wondrously elaborate and detailed … truly a work of art' - The Cosy Reader

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