{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-a-papercut-pop-up-book-hardcover","title":"The Nutcracker: A Papercut Pop-Up Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magic of Tchaikovsky's ballet \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68358394839263,"sku":"9780500651247","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/UTdCRDlRclBnWWhicDNsQlE5NUdPQT09.webp?v=1793533882","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-nutcracker-a-papercut-pop-up-book-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}