Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker Book

Bring the magic of The Nutcracker to life with this beautifully illustrated musical retelling. Follow Clara on her enchanting Christmas Eve adventure as she battles the Mouse King and travels with her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets. With the push of a button, little listeners can enjoy 10 musical excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, including “The Waltz of the Flowers” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Designed to make classical music fun and interactive, the book also includes a short biography of Tchaikovsky, musical insights, and a glossary of terms to encourage young readers to discover more about orchestral music. Features: Retells the classic story of The Nutcracker Includes 10 musical excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s ballet Push-button sound board brings orchestral music to storytime Features beloved pieces including “The Waltz of the Flowers” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” Includes information about Tchaikovsky and his music Introduces musical instruments, rhythms, and techniques Includes a glossary of musical terms Beautifully illustrated for an engaging reading experience Part of The Story Orchestra series Each sound clip is approximately 10 seconds Note: Pull the white tab from the back before use; buttons require a firm press in the marked location