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Nutcracker

By James Mayhew

Adjectives

enchanting festive magical beautifully illustrated

Genres

Fantasy Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Ella Bella's ballet class is preparing for a festive party when her teacher, Madame Rosa, asks her to fetch the music box. As the music plays, Ella is magically transported into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet. There, she meets Clara and her Nutcracker doll, and together they face the wicked Mouse King to break the spell that has transformed a handsome prince into the Nutcracker. This beautifully illustrated tale introduces young readers to the magic of ballet and the timeless story of The Nutcracker.

About the author

James Mayhew is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for his enchanting 'Katie' series, where Katie explores famous art galleries and jumps into paintings. James loves sharing stories and art with children, inspiring creativity and imagination through his colourful books and lively storytelling sessions.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2012

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