The Nutcracker

A Papercut Pop-Up Book

By: Shobhna Patel

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Hardcover | 1 October 2017

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Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
5+

Grade
P - 2

Dimensions(cm)
31.5 x 18.5 x 1

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The magic of Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes to life in this theatrical pop-up book created by papercut artist Shobhna Patel, whose delicate laser-cut pop-ups will enchant readers young and old. Patel has invented a new paper-engineering technique called the "paperscope," which is used for the first time in this charming book.

The classic story begins on Christmas Eve when a little girl named Clara and her brother Fritz are gathered around the Christmas tree to celebrate with family and friends. Their mysterious uncle, Drosselmeyer the toy maker, gives Clara a beautiful wooden nutcracker who magically comes to life when the clock strikes midnight. So begins an enchanting adventure featuring all of Tchaikovsky's original characters: the soldier mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and of course a handsome prince.

The Nutcracker is made all the more extraordinary by Patel's intricate laser-cut illustrations. The book features four pop-up paperscopes that spring to life when the reader presses each paperscope down with their hand to reveal the scene hidden within. The effect is one of a magical series of stage sets, recalling the story's origins as a ballet.

About the Author

Shobhna Patel is a British papercut artist, paper engineer, and illustrator.

Industry Reviews

'The papercut pop-ups are a true piece of art' - Magpie That
'Beautiful ... unique ... Tchaikovsky's ballet dances through the pages as the magnificent art arises from within ... a magical reading experience' - Absolutely Mama
'Breathtaking ... enchanting ... simply stunning' - Junior magazine
'Ornate landscapes are brought to life in exquisite paper-cut pages' - Little London magazine
'Tchaikovsky's magical ballet `The Nutcracker` has been retold in a most alluringly theatrical pop-up production which will delight audiences of all ages' - PictureBooksBlogger
'Lovely ... so unique and festive' - Of Beauty and Nothingness
'Magic ... wondrously elaborate and detailed ... truly a work of art' - The Cosy Reader

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