Tallulah's Nutcracker : A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids by Marilyn Singer (2013, Hardcover)

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-10054784557X
ISBN-139780547845579
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038829988

Product Key Features

Book TitleTallulah's Nutcracker : a Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPerforming Arts / Dance, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes / Values & Virtues
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes, Boiger, Alexandra
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorMarilyn Singer
Book SeriesTallulah Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight0.6 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width9 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2012-034744
ReviewsA 2013 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner     "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." - Kirkus "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." - School Library Journal "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." - Publishers Weekly "An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." - The Horn Book Magazine, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." e" Kirkus "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." e" Publishers Weekly, A 2013 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner     "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." -- Kirkus "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." -- School Library Journal "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." -- Publishers Weekly "An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." -- The Horn Book Magazine, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." ' Kirkus "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." ' Publishers Weekly "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." ' School Library Journal, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." - Kirkus, A 2013 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." -- Kirkus "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." -- School Library Journal "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." -- Publishers Weekly "An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." -- The Horn Book Magazine, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." e" Kirkus "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." e" Publishers Weekly "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." e" School Library Journal "Gentle text and warm watercolor and gouache (mixed with egg yolk) illustrations together offer an un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." e" The Horn Book Magazine, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." -- Kirkus, "An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." -- Horn Book Magazine "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." -- Publishers Weekly "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." -- School Library Journal "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." -- Kirkus Reviews, "An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." - Horn Book Magazine "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." - Publishers Weekly "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." - School Library Journal "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." - Kirkus Reviews, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." - Kirkus "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." - Publishers Weekly "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." - School Library Journal, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." - Kirkus "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." - Publishers Weekly "With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice." - School Library Journal "Gentle text and warm watercolor and gouache (mixed with egg yolk) illustrations together offer an un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader." - The Horn Book Magazine, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." - Kirkus "As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation." - Publishers Weekly, "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step." e" Kirkus
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisIt's Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what she's been wishing for--a part in a real ballet, a professional production of The Nutcracker. She's only a mouse, but she works as hard as if she had been cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy. On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina? A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positively magical Christmas book. Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere, It's Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what she's been wishing for--a part in a real ballet, a professional production of The Nutcracker. She's only a mouse, but she works as hard as if she had been cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy. On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina? A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positively magical Christmas book., Just in time for Christmas, Tallulah is about to get her fondest wish--a starring role in a real production of The Nutcracker !
LC Classification NumberPZ7.S6172Taf 2013

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