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Paperscapes: The Nutcracker

A Picturesque Retelling with Press-Out Characters

Lauren Holowaty author Margarida Esteves illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:14th Oct '21

Should be back in stock very soon

Paperscapes: The Nutcracker cover

Each chapter includes press-out characters which can be used to populate the scenic diorama at the back of the book, making for a more absorbing experience.

Each chapter of this retelling of the classic story includes press-out characters which can be used to populate the scenic diorama at the back of the book.

The Nutcracker is a Christmas tale filled with magical realms and memorable characters, including the Mouse King, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, Sugar Plum Fairy and, of course, the Nutcracker prince. This retelling of a classic story combines beautifully crafted paperscape scenes with an easy-to-follow and captivating narrative.

The book presents the fairytale settings in a series of intricately crafted die-cut pages, forming layered scenes that make each realm unique and picturesque. In addition, children can collect pressout characters along the way and display them in a beautiful diorama, and in so doing enjoy the classic tale in a uniquely interactive and charming way.

ISBN: 9781783125890

Dimensions: 212mm x 152mm x 24mm

Weight: 580g

96 pages