The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker: Press the Note to Hear Tchaikovsky’s Music

Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this retelling of the classic ballet story. Watch the Nutcracker battle the Mouse King, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and journey to the Land of Sweets, where wonder and excitement await…

Including music from: ‘The Dance of the Reed Flutes’, ‘The Waltz of Flowers’ and ‘The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’.

Review

‘a clever way to show the way music and narrative combine and Courtney-Tickle’s illustrations are fittingly festive.’
(Achuka)

‘The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet – and this sound book will really capture their attention.’

(Parents in Touch)

About the Author

JESSICA COURTNEY-TICKLE is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children’s stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.