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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
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Christmas eve is the most magical night of the year, when the house is scented with wood smoke & spices, & there are secrets under every bed! Snow whispers down like feathers & every child waits, breathless, for the curtain to rise on Christmas day.. . And for one little girl, this Christmas eve is more magical than any before. When the clock strikes midnight, her new nutcracker doll comes to life & leads her through battle with the wicked Mouse King & his troops all the way to the Kingdom of Sweets. From award-winning artist, Jane Ray, comes a beautiful contemporary gift edition of this best-loved Christmas ballet story. ...
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The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker: Press the Note to Hear Tchaikovsky`s Music
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The Nutcracker

Hoffmann`s classic Christmas fairy tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky`s ballet, is brought to life by the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annuka. On Christmas Eve, Fritz and Marie excitedly await the arrival of Godfather Drosselmeier and the marvellous gifts he brings for them every year. When Marie discovers a curious nutcracker doll among the presents, she suddenly finds herself caught up in an age-old battle before being transported to a magical world of sugar-frosted castles, chocolate kings, and true love. Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko and her artwork for Keane`s album, Under the Iron Sea. The Nutcracker is her third book project. This cloth-bound edition combines the charm of Hoffmann`s original
nineteenth-century tale with the freshness of Sanna Annuka`s gorgeous illustrations.
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Hoffmann`s classic Christmas fairy tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky`s ballet, is brought to life by the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annuka. On Christmas Eve, Fritz & Marie excitedly await the arrival of Godfather Drosselmeier & the marvellous gifts he brings for them every year. When Marie discovers a curious nutcracker doll among the presents, she suddenly finds herself caught up in an age-old battle before being transported to a magical world of sugar-frosted castles, chocolate kings, & true love. Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko & her artwork for Keane`s album, Under the Iron Sea. The Nutcracker is her third book project. This cloth-bound edition combines the charm of Hoffmann`s original nineteenth-century tale with the freshness of Sanna Annuka`s gorgeous illustrations.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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