Nutcracker

by An Leysen

A classic Christmas fairy tale retold with breathtaking illustrations by An Leysen! Perfect for storytime during the Holiday season. It’s Christmas Eve and Clara and her brother Fritz are excited! Every year, uncle Drosselmeier brings them special Christmas gifts. This year, Clara gets a wooden soldier. It’s a nutcracker and Fritz thinks he looks a bit silly, but Clara falls in love with his big and kind eyes. And that night, she discovers her new friend can do a lot more than just crack nuts. He used to be a brave soldier who fell in love with a real princess…. In this magical picture book, An Leysen gives the classic Christmas story by E.T.A. Hoffmann a new look. Her evocative art will transport you to the wonderful world of the mean mouse king and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. For children ages 5 years and up, and for everyone who loves fairy tales!

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Classics, Childrens, Fairy Tales

42 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Kamila Zikmundová]

Klasický příběh upraven spíše pro menší čtenáře s opravdu půvabnými ilustracemi.
Čteno v českém překladu - Louskáček.

[Monika]

Naprosto nadherne ilustrace a krásný příběh 😍