Tallulah’s Nutcracker
Author(s): Marilyn Singer

Its Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what shes been wishing fora part in a realballet, a professional production of The Nutcracker. Shes only a mouse, but she works as hard as if shehad beencastas the Sugar Plum Fairy.

On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina?

A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positivelymagical Christmas book.

Review(s):
A 2013Oppenheim Toy PortfolioPlatinum Award Winner“Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step.”
Kirkus “With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like ‘sissone’ sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice.”
School Library Journal
“As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger’s muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation.”
Publishers Weekly

“An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers–and an encouraging example for any reader.”
The Horn Book Magazine

ISBN:9780547845579