{"product_id":"the-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker","title":"The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_BookSubtitleLbl\" class=\"book-subtitle\"\u003ePress the note to hear Tchaikovsky's music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate and peppermint waft through the air. Clara’s parents are having a party, and her little brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Clara’s godfather, a toymaker, arrives with gifts, including a very special one for her – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After Fritz breaks it, the children are sent to bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story follows Clara in her dreams as she battles and defeats a mouse king, then travels with her nutcracker-turned-prince to the Land of Sweets where she watches its enchanting inhabitants perform beautiful dances. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epress the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet’s music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including 'The Waltz of the Flowers', 'The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy', 'The Russian Dance', and the awesome 'Finale'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epress firmly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon the pages to activate the sound board at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eintroducing children to this beautiful piece of music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the back of the book, find a short\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebiography of the composer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eballet. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ediscussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Orchestra series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the Story Orchestra series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Can Play (vol 1)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarnival of the Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFour Seasons in One Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer’s note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52194432188730,"sku":"9781786030689","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/4175\/0074\/files\/9781786030689.png?v=1764716262","url":"https:\/\/pebblestoys.com\/products\/the-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker","provider":"Pebbles Toys \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}