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Allman, John Robert

The Night Before The Nutcracker

40 pp. | Doubleday | September, 2022 | Trade ISBN 978-0-593-18091-4 $18.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-593-18092-1 $21.99 | Ebook ISBN 9780593181171 $10.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Julianna Swaney. Presented by American Ballet Theatre. A Clement C. Moore–inspired text and lively illustrations offer a tantalizing look at the before, during, and after of "tomorrow's opening night" for four young dancers. From auditions to learning the steps, from "rehearsals...with the pros" to backstage jitters, before finally: "Tchaikovsky's music sets a mood of jolly jubilation." The seven ensuing double-page spreads provide front-row seats to the performance, including a glimpse behind the scenes during intermission. A story synopsis and original costume illustrations from the ABT's 2010 world premiere of the ballet end this engaging look at the seasonal staple.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2022

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