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Gifts > Books - Christmas Related
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We've assembled a collection of unique books related to the Christmas
decor and collectibles that we sell in our shop. In this section you
will find books on Christmas traditions, holiday stories, legends from
the past, German nutcrackers, smoking men, Glass ornaments and other
Christmas collectibles. All the wonderful gifts that compliment the
holiday season - Please check out our newest additions...
We also have a separate section for our diverse selection of Artist Related
books and another section for our Wisconsin - Images of America series.
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SH-Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Balanchine's NY Ballet
Take a journey with Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in this
beautifully illustrated reimagining of one of the most popular
ballets of all time.
The Nutcracker, Using the landmark 1954 production by George
Balanchine for the New York City Ballet as her inspiration,
illustrator Valeria Docampo captures all the wonder of this holiday
classic through her magical drawings.
From the holiday party where Marie's story begins to the fantastical
celebration in the Land of Sweets, all of your favorite moments are
here. This enchanted storybook is sure to become a treasured part
of your holiday traditions, just as attending a performance of the
ballet has become a beloved annual event for audiences around the
world.
For children aged 4 and up, and for everyone who
loves fairy tales! Illustrations in Detail
Production of George Balanchine / Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
Hardcover: 9-1/2 x 11-1/2 - 38 pages
Published by Simon & Schuster - 2016
USA > Children's Publishing Division
Ages: 4-8 years
ISBN 978-1-4814-5829-0
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$18.99
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PP-978-1-4549-4860-1
The Nutcracker
John Cech / Eric Puybaret
This enchanting paperback version of John Cech’s retelling of E.T.A.
Hoffmann’s classic tale will leave children with visions of sugarplum
fairies dancing in their heads.
Illustrated by Eric Puybaret, whose imaginative art helped turn Puff,
the Magic Dragon into a blockbuster. Cech bases his version on E.T.A.
Hoffman’s original, which features not only the story familiar to all
ballet lovers, but other wondrous adventures—including the tale of
Princess Pirlipat and an explanation of the origins of the Nutcracker
himself.
Lavishly and elegantly packaged, this belongs under every child’s tree.
For children aged 4 and up, and for everyone who
loves fairy tales! Illustrations in Detail
Retold by John Cech / Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Hardcover: 9-1/2 x 11-1/2 - 38 pages
Published by Hachette Book Group - May 2011
Printed in Malaysia - Union Square & Co.
Ages: 4-8 years
ISBN 978-1-4549-4860-1
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$8.99
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PP978-160537-236-5
The Nutcracker
ETA Hoffmann / An Leysen
It is Christmas Eve and Clara with her brother Fritz are excited!
Every year uncle Drosselmeyer brings them special Christmas gifts.
This year Clara gets a wooden soldier. It's a nutcracker and Fritz
thinks he looks a bit silly, but Clara falls in love with his big,
kind eyes. And that night she discovers her new friend can do a lot
more than crack nuts. He used to be a brave soldier who fell in love
with a real princess!
In this magical picture book An Leysen gives the classic Christmas
story by E.T.A. Hoffmann a new look. Her evocative art will transport
you to the wonderful world of the mean mouse king and the beautiful
Sugar Plum Fairy. For children aged 5 and up, and for everyone who
loves fairy tales! Illustrations in Detail
An Leysen is a teacher from the Netherlands, who has illustrated
several other children's stories. An Leysen - Clavis Publishing
Written by ETA Hoffmann / Illustrated by An Leysen
Hardcover: 9-7/8 x 10-3/8 - 48 pages
Published by Clavis Publishing Verlag - 2015
USA > Penguin Random House
Ages: 6-9 years
ISBN 978-160537-236-5
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$18.95
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FW933112
Art & Character of Nutcrackers
by Arlene Wagner
The Art & Character of Nutcrackers
Beyond visions of sugarplum fairies and wooden men with white beards,
the nutcrackers featured in The Art & Character of Nutcrackers
are elegant, sophisticated, rustic pieces of usable art steeped
in history and tradition.
Beautifully photographed, rare, and valuable, these nutcrackers from
around the world are collected and celebrated in one book for the first
time ever.
What began as and innocent purchase during a production of the Nutcracker
Ballet has blossomed into a world-renowned collection almost 40 years in
the making. The author, Arlene Wagner has amassed more than 5,000 pieces
housed in the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, on display to the public.
Written by Arlene Wagner
Published by Collectors Press, Inc.
Hardcover Book - 188 pages,
10-1/4 x 12-1/2 inches
ISBN 1-933112-08-05
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$60.00
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FW978513
The Art & Character of Nutcrackers
An Addendum
This book is a supplement to The Art & Characters of NUTCRACKERS
published in 2005. It pictures specimens and makers not included in the
first book, those since added to the museum, and others on loan from
private collectors.
This is not a scientific book, but simply a picture book of interesting
and unusual nutcrackers for fellow collectors to enjoy.
Beautifully photographed, rare, and valuable, these nutcrackers from
around the world are collected and celebrated in one place for the first
time ever.
The author, Arlene Wagner has amassed more than 5,000 pieces housed in the
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, on display to the public.
Written by Arlene Wagner
Design by Michael McIvor
Published by Olympic Press, Seattle WA (2014)
Hardcover Book - 113 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 inches
ISBN 0-9785135-3-5
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$55.00
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