Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker - Softcover

James Mayhew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408314088 ISBN 13: 9781408314081

Publisher: Orchard Books, 2013

Synopsis

can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy, the wicked Mouse King? Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes, tantalising swirling sweets and, of course, the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts, so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting, festive world of The Nutcracker ballet with its dancing snowflakes, swirling sweets, and beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. But can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker defeat his archenemy, the wicked Mouse King?

Discover the magic of famous ballets with the charming Ella Bella Ballerina. Created by James Mayhew, this delightful character appears in three more books in this series: Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella, Ella Bella Ballerina and the Sleeping Beauty, and Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake. All Ella Bella books are available in North America from Barron's. (front flap)
Ella Bella Ballerina and The Nutcracker
Written and Illustrated by James Mayhew
Christmas is coming, and Madame Rosa has prepared a surprise party for her ballet class. "Ella Bella, would you fetch the music box?" asks Madame Rosa. "Then we can have some dancing at our party." As the music begins playing, little Ella Bella is magically transported into the enchanting, festive world of The Nutcracker ballet. There, she meets the beautiful Clara and her wooden Nutcracker doll. Together, Ella and Clara must fight off the evil Mouse King so they can break the evil spell that has transformed a handsome prince into the Nutcracker doll. A brief passage at the back of the book recounts the life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and his creation of the music for this famous ballet.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James Mayhew was born in Blundeston, a tiny village in Suffolk, England. Today he lives with his wife and son in Letchworth Garden City, England. The author and illustrator of many popular children's books, James Mayhew claims that he began writing so that he would have something to illustrate. He is also the author of Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella, Ella Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping Beauty, and Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake.

About the Author:

James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond. He is also the creator of the much-loved Ella Bella Ballerina series, and many other titles. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art. From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked internationally with many different orchestras and musicians, creating illustrations in time to music. James grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Hertfordshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1408314088
• ISBN 13: 9781408314081
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32