The Nutcracker Ballet

Illustrated by Carolyn Ewing
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$5.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
96 per carton
On sale Oct 13, 1992 | 9780679823858
Age 5-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 570L | Fountas & Pinnell L
Sales rights: World
A Step 3 early reader retelling of the classic story of the Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker.                                                                                                                                                      
From the opening Christmas Eve party scene to the closing scene in which Marie and her Nutcracker prince bid farewell to the Land of the Sweets, young readers will be enchanted while enjoying a successful reading experience.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
  • WINNER
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book
"Children who are exposed to the ballet every Christmas will enjoy reading it on their own."--School Library Journal.  

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A Step 3 early reader retelling of the classic story of the Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker.                                                                                                                                                      
From the opening Christmas Eve party scene to the closing scene in which Marie and her Nutcracker prince bid farewell to the Land of the Sweets, young readers will be enchanted while enjoying a successful reading experience.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.

Awards

  • WINNER
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book

Praise

"Children who are exposed to the ballet every Christmas will enjoy reading it on their own."--School Library Journal.