Nutcracker Pop-Up

by Michael Welply, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Fay Angus

Book Overview

"A classic, new and complete. One of the ten best illustrated children's books of the year." -- New York Times Book Review The tale of Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share. Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671686178
• ISBN13: 9780671686178
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Age Range: 7 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 2 and higher

Customer Reviews

One of the best secular Christmas books available

This classic tale is well told with captions that can be made to pop up by moving something. Children will be delighted with the detail of the captions, as they have several layers that give a true three-dimensional appearance. There are many different items that can be manipulated; one must look very closely to find them all. The text is at the level of the middle school student, so it must be read to young children if they are to enjoy it. All illustrations are of very high quality, with many shades of color to create a maximum contrast. It is one of the best secular Christmas books for children that is available.