The Nutcracker (Volume 2) (Step into., 2)

Step into The Nutcracker. This exquisite board book introduces the classic story to the youngest children with engaging text, beautiful illustrations, and die-cut and layered pages.
 
It was Christmas Eve in Marie’s house. Her parents were having a party and she and her brother, Fritz, were wondering what wonderful present their Godfather would give them this year...

The Nutcracker combines a simple narrative with die-cut holes and high-contrast illustrations to create a captivating storytelling experience that encourages tactile interaction. Turn each page to delight in the increasingly expansive spreads.
 
Keep the tradition of The Nutcracker story alive for the next generation with this gorgeous interactive retelling.
 
The Step into… series of interactive board books introduces the youngest children to classic stories through beautifully layered pages featuring bright, contemporary illustrations, die cuts, and gentle text. The illustrations, and wonders, expand as each new layer is revealed.
 
Step into even more classic stories with: Alice in Wonderland.

Cynthia Alonso is an illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied Graphic Design at Buenos Aires University, where she taught courses in typography for several years. Her work has been exhibited in the Society of Illustrators 58th Annual Exhibition and at Bologna International Children’s Book Fair. She displays a lot of passion for the stories she is involved in and her work is full of life, textures, and vibrant colors.

Words, and pictures: two little words that, together, mean a lot. A high-quality imprint for young children, words & pictures was started in 2012. The imprint encapsulates three main focuses: imagination—because opening a book should also open a child's own imagination to possibilities; innovation—because children should be encouraged to create, not imitate; and inspiration—because books should make children want more: more books, more information, more of life itself. words & pictures represents a powerful and positive opportunity to open children's minds to a world of discovery.