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Maccarone, Grace, Adapter

The Nutcracker

40 pp. | Little Bee | September, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4998-0281-8 $17.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Célia Chauffrey. This accessible retelling of E. T. A. Hoffmann's story emphasizes Clara's emotional experience of this magical night and the qualities that make her deserving of it. Textured jewel-toned illustrations are festive and welcoming. Both text and art attempt to correct the tale's frequently stereotypical portrayals of visitors to the Land of Sweets from "faraway lands"--with varying success. Bib.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher

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