The Woodland Nutcracker
A Picture Book
Will be published approx. on 15. October 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4197-8310-4 (ISBN)
Description
Join Clara and the Nutcracker on an enchanting journey of dance, dreams, and holiday magic in this gentle young retelling of The Nutracker featuring adorable woodland creatures
Clara and her family are throwing a splendid woodland party full of music, dancing, and a beautiful Christmas tree. When the big clock strikes-chime! chime!-Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives with a nutcracker doll for Clara!
But once the guests go home and the lights turn low, tinsel twinkles, branches sway . . . Is the tree growing?
Higher, higher! Follow the glowing . . . enchantment awaits!
In this cozy animal reimagining of a holiday classic, follow Clara and her Nutcracker as they battle the Mouse King, ride a hot air balloon, and explore the Land of Snowflakes and the Kingdom of Sweets!
Perfect for holiday gifts, ballet lovers, and aspiring sugar plum fairies, Faith Pray's spare, melodic retelling and charming illustrations bring a beloved tale to the littlest readers.
Clara and her family are throwing a splendid woodland party full of music, dancing, and a beautiful Christmas tree. When the big clock strikes-chime! chime!-Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives with a nutcracker doll for Clara!
But once the guests go home and the lights turn low, tinsel twinkles, branches sway . . . Is the tree growing?
Higher, higher! Follow the glowing . . . enchantment awaits!
In this cozy animal reimagining of a holiday classic, follow Clara and her Nutcracker as they battle the Mouse King, ride a hot air balloon, and explore the Land of Snowflakes and the Kingdom of Sweets!
Perfect for holiday gifts, ballet lovers, and aspiring sugar plum fairies, Faith Pray's spare, melodic retelling and charming illustrations bring a beloved tale to the littlest readers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout; foil, faux cloth spine
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-8310-4 (9781419783104)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Faith Pray is the illustrator of How a Bear Became a Book by Annette Bay Pimentel, Finding Grateful by Dianne White, and the author illustrator of The Day We Got Lost. Faith lives with her husband and children, along with a mischievous band of animals in the Pacific Northwest.