Monday, November 21, 2016

The Nutcracker illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat Novelty/Gift Edition from Candlewick Press [Review & Giveaway - US/CANADA]

ISBN13: 9780763681258
My thoughts: Loved by generations of theater goers and dancers alike, The Nutcracker is a beautiful and endearing story of enhantment and holiday excitement. The music of Tchaikovsky takes one on mind blowing journeys into fantasy land.

This edition of The Nutcracker is a stunning black silloutte version told in a few pages. The finale is a beautifully intricate scene that you will look at in awe over the intricies displayed in the lavish scene.

A superb picture book to charm that lover of ballet and of The Nutcracker.

I recommend it for homes and lovers of "The Nutcracker."


About the book: An exquisite gift edition of The Nutcracker captures the spirit of the Christmas ballet in elegant illustrations—and delivers a glorious pop-up finale.

The Nutcracker is one of the world’s most popular ballets, telling the captivating story of Clara and the Nutcracker prince as they journey into a land of fantasy. Inspired by Marius Petipa’s sets for the original production of the ballet, Niroot Puttapipat’s delicate silhouette illustrations dance across pale, watercolor-washed backgrounds in a unique interpretation. Starkly beautiful, this keepsake edition evokes all the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve as Clara and the prince waltz between worlds—and culminates in a 3-D spread bringing the dreamlike Land of Sweets to life.
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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Candlewick Press to facilitate a review. I was not compensated. Giveaway prize is provided by and shipped by Candlewick directly to the winner.
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15 comments:

  1. Jennifer BellottiNovember 21, 2016 at 12:32 PM

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  2. laurie nykazaNovember 21, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    I have never been to "The Nutcracker" ballet
    I've never danced in the Nutcracker ballet either the book looks amazing

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  3. John SmithNovember 21, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    1. I don't think I've seen The Nutcracker in person.
    2. I have never danced in The Nutcracker.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 21, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    I have never seen "The Nutcracker" in person.
    I have not danced in "The Nutcracker".
    Marilyn

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  5. UnknownNovember 21, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    1. I have never been to The Nutcracker
    2. I have never danced in The Nutcracker.

    This book looks just beautiful. I reminds me of Lotte Reiniger's silhouettes.

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  6. Julie WaldronNovember 22, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    No I have never been to or danced in the Nutcracker ballet.

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  7. Edna WilliamsNovember 22, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    No, I have neither been to nor danced in the Nutcracker Ballet.

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  8. stephanie scales campbellNovember 22, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    I have never danced in or been to a Nutcracker Ballet

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  9. Edye NicoleNovember 23, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    No, I've never been in or danced in the ballet.

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  10. anthyNovember 26, 2016 at 1:07 AM

    I haven't been to the Nutcracker ballet, but I want to! Love the music, though.
    No, I haven't danced in the Nutcracker ballet.

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  11. PeggyNovember 27, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    I have seen The Nutcracker ballet with children. I have never danced... can't dance that well.

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  12. UnknownDecember 5, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    I have never been but it's definitely on my bucket list. my daughter loves dance, and I would love to take her to see it too! it would be a great first experience for both of us!

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  13. GaleDecember 5, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    I've been to Nutcracker as a child, but never danced in one.

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  14. Annmarie Weeks December 6, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    I've been to the Nutcracker many times...my favorite is the one in Boston! I have never danced, but my daughter was in a version of the Nutcracker put on by her dance studio when she was very little...probably around age 5 or so!

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  15. Tina at Mommynificent.comDecember 7, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week!
    Tina

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