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Jan Brett's The Nutcracker
Jan Brett's The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
39 posts | 14 read
Jan Brett's striking illustrations and the Christmas classic The Nutcracker are a match made in picture book heaven. When Marie and her brother Fritz receive a special Christmas nutcracker from their uncle, Marie immediately feels something magical. "He looks like a real boy," she mused. "A real boy with a secret, who came from far away." This feeling is only the beginning of the epic adventure she goes on with the Nutcracker—into the cabinet, through the battle with the mice, and finally to the magical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Jan Brett makes this classic her own by setting it in snowy Russia and adding whimsical touches to the favorite elements of the traditional ballet. Enjoying this book will be an instant Christmas tradition for families who love the ballet and those new to the story. As perfect a gift as Jan Brett's classics The Mitten and The Night Before Christmas.
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schuckman.j


“It was the Nutcracker, now a boy, on his feet and on the move.“

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schuckman.j


This is a great choice for a story during the winter season. You can also read different versions of The Nutcracker and have students compare the similarities and differences between different stories.

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schuckman.j
Pickpick

This rendition of The nutcracker by Jan Brett published in 2021 has such beautiful illustrations with such detail that you want to stay on the page long after you're done reading the words. This story takes special parts of the original ballet and ties it in with little changes following the story of Marie and her brother on a Christmas Journey.

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haleyperkins1

"The doors opened into a magical Christmas party"

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haleyperkins1

This book reminds me a lot of my childhood in regards to I remember my grandma reading me this story.

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haleyperkins1
Mehso-so

This is a classic book, a story about a girl name Clara who gets a nutcracker for Christmas and the toys end up coming to life.

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jbernath
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

"It was the Nutcracker, now a boy, on his feet and on the move."

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jbernath
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This is a great choice for a story during the winter season. You can also read different versions of The Nutcracker ano have students compare the similarities and differences between different stories.

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jbernath
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

This rendition of The nutcracker by Jan Brett published in 2021 has such beautiful illustrations with such detail that you want to stay on the page long after you're done reading the words. This story takes special parts of the original ballet and ties it in with little changes following the story of Marie and her brother on a Christmas Journey.

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Reece203914
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

“It was the Nutcracker, now a boy, on his feet and on the move.“

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baranskilydia13
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

As the sky grew the color of sugar plum and the snow became many shades of blue, hundreds of tiny flames appeared, and the lanterns illuminated the path.

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Reece203914
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This is a great choice for a story during the winter season. You can also read different versions of The Nutcracker and have students compare the similarities and differences between different stories.

blurb
baranskilydia13
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This book would be wonderful to read to children during the winter seasons. It is more interesting than the original story to me personally, as it adds elements of fantasy when the children are actually transformed into the world of the nutcracker with beautiful illustrations. The book would be best used when analyzing the illustrations to understand the characters.

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Reece203914
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

This rendition of The nutcracker by Jan Brett published in 2021 has such beautiful illustrations with such detail that you want to stay on the page long after you're done reading the words. This story takes special parts of the original ballet and ties it in with little changes following the story of Marie and her brother on a Christmas Journey.

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baranskilydia13
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

This book is a great story for younger children

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Kaylee.Phillips2
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

As the sky grew the color of sugar plum and the snow became many shades of blue, hundreds of tiny flames appeared, and the lanterns illuminated the path.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This book would be wonderful to read to children during the winter seasons. It is more interesting than the original story to me personally, as it adds elements of fantasy when the children are actually transformed into the world of the nutcracker with beautiful illustrations. The book would be best used when analyzing the illustrations to understand the characters.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

Traditional Literature- Jan Brett's The Nutcracker is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic story. Brett's signature style, with intricate and full page details with vibrant colors, brings the story to life. While the plot remains similar to the original, Brett adds her own unique touches to the characters and setting, making it a delightful read for both children.

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lilliangermaine
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

“As the sky grew the color of sugar plum and the snow became many shades of blue, hundreds of tiny flames appeared, and the lanterns illuminated the path.“

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lilliangermaine
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This book would be wonderful to read to children during the winter seasons. It is more interesting than the original story to me personally, as it adds elements of fantasy when the children are actually transformed into the world of the nutcracker with beautiful illustrations. The book would be best used when analyzing the illustrations to understand the characters.

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lilliangermaine
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

Traditional Literature- Jan Brett's The Nutcracker is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic story. Brett's signature style, with intricate and full page details with vibrant colors, brings the story to life. While the plot remains similar to the original, Brett adds her own unique touches to the characters and setting, making it a delightful read for both children.

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madsfisher0531
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

“As the sky grew the color of sugar plum and the snow became many shades of blue, hundreds of tiny flames appeared, and the lanterns illuminated the path.“

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madileach
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

As the sky grew the color of sugar plum and the snow became many shades of blue, hundreds of tiny flames appeared, and the lanterns illuminated the path.

blurb
madsfisher0531
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This book would be wonderful to read to children during the winter seasons. It is more interesting than the original story to me personally, as it adds elements of fantasy when the children are actually transformed into the world of the nutcracker with beautiful illustrations. The book would be best used when analyzing the illustrations to understand the characters.

blurb
madileach
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett

This book would be wonderful to read to children during the winter seasons. It is more interesting than the original story to me personally, as it adds elements of fantasy when the children are actually transformed into the world of the nutcracker with beautiful illustrations. The book would be best used when analyzing the illustrations to understand the characters.

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madsfisher0531
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

Traditional Literature- Jan Brett's The Nutcracker is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic story. Brett's signature style, with intricate and full page details with vibrant colors, brings the story to life. While the plot remains similar to the original, Brett adds her own unique touches to the characters and setting, making it a delightful read for both children.

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madileach
The Nutcracker | Jan Brett
Pickpick

Traditional Literature- Jan Brett's The Nutcracker published in 2021 is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic story. Brett's signature style, with intricate and full page details with vibrant colors, brings the story to life. While the plot remains similar to the original, Brett adds her own unique touches to the characters and setting, making it a delightful read for both children.