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Zombelina Dances The Nutcracker
A zany alternative for children who prefer the gently macabre over more treacly Christmas fare.—Virginia Walter Graduate School of Education and Information Studies
Zombie-girl Zombelina is overjoyed to win the coveted part of Clara in the Nutcracker ballet, but she's sad for Lizzie, cast in a minor role. Zombelina comforts her friend: "You'll have your big moment someday." That moment comes sooner than expected when Zombelina's ghostly grandpa causes mischief during opening night and Zombelina lends Lizzie her (detachable) legs to take over the performance while Zombelina handles Grandpa. Colored-pencil illustrations perfectly capture the dancers' graceful movements—check out that friendship duet after the casting announcement
A terrific choice for fans of The Nutcracker and all things ballet.
What the Shepherd Saw
Gr 2–4—Swedish author Lagerlöf was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1909 and is known today primarily for her children's book, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils...
Eight Candles and a Tree
K-Gr 2—When Sophie invites her friend Tommy's family to her home for a Hanukkah party, she explains why they have a Christmas tree as well as two menorahs...
Princess Posey and the Christmas Magic
K-Gr 2—First-grader Posey is excited about the approaching holiday...
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