Annmarie Harris

The Nutcracker Annmarie Harris

Marc Notes: After rescuing her Christmas nutcracker from an army of angry toys, Marie and her brother are rewarded by the nutcracker, now a prince, with a fantastic nighttime journey to a realm of dancing fairies, beautiful palaces, and wonderful things to eat.;003-006. Brief Description: After rescuing her Christmas nutcracker from an army of angry toys, Marie and her brother are rewarded by the nutcracker, now a prince, with a fantastic nighttime journey to a realm of dancing fairies, beautiful palaces, and wonderful things to eat. Biographical Note: Alison Jay lives in London, England. Publisher Marketing: Based on the Balanchine ballet, this sumptuous package is the perfect gift for any fan of "The Nutcracker"-young or old. The nicely balanced text (not too much, not too little) captures all the best moments and sets the stage for Alison Jay's richly imagined art. Sharp-eyed readers will notice tiny details playing out thrillingly over the course of the story (keep an eye on the gifts under the Christmas tree!). From the cozy Christmas party to the delectable Marzipan Palace, Alison Jay's artwork is truly enchanting-a snow-globe version of "The Nutcracker" to read every night before Christmas and all winter long. Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 32 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2010 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) School Library Journal 10/01/2010 pg. 72 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 10/18/2010 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Booklist 10/15/2010 pg. 57 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2010 pg. 64 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2011 pg. 207 (EAN 9780803732858, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Harris, Annmarie AnnMarie Harris lives in Queens, New York. Claudine Gevry lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Contributor Bio:  Jay, Alison Alison Jay is the celebrated illustrator of many books for children. She lives in London, England.