This Christmas, join a young girl and her grandmother as they embark
on a holiday adventure to see The Nutcracker together! Her
grandmother, known as Grand Jeté, was once a prima ballerina and danced
in The Nutcracker herself, and now she's sharing the magic of this
special ballet. Former prima ballerina Allegra Kent and bestselling
Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser collaborate to create an
inspiring and festive tale for the littlest dancers and Nutcracker fans
everywhere.
Grand Jeté is an expert on everything elegant and makes sure to always
model the proper etiquette of a poised ballerina. Her granddaughter
wants to be just like her one day.
Take a bow!
Straight spine.
Look your best.
And always carry flowers!
Follow the pair as they embark on an unforgettable trip to their
favorite theater to see The Nutcracker--sharing the spirit of ballet
wherever they go.
"The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet's
Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly." -- Kirkus
Reviews
"An easy addition to holiday -collections, certain to appeal to
Nutcracker fans and balletomanes." -School Library Journal
"Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to
pour over...this charming story." -Booklist
"Glasser's kinetic, wispy artwork...warmly pays homage to ballet form
onstage and off, capturing the text's free-spirited, memory-centered
vibe." -Publishers Weekly
"When the little girl visits her grandmother...dance infuses their
ordinary moments." -Horn Book Magazine
