This is a beautiful take on the beloved classic Christmas Story. The illustrations are bright, modern, and beautiful.
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Very cute and the art style is just charming! Bring a little bit of holiday joy with this adorable book! Perfect for the holidays and for kids!

Advanced Reader Copy provided by Words&Pictures via Netgalley

Step Into The Nutcracker is a shorter version of the classic Christmas story. This book is die-cut on layered pages which makes the book very intriguing for children as the pages get bigger the farther into the story you get. The illustrations in this story really make the book for me, the style isn't one I've seen a lot and I'm a big fan. The colors in the pictures all mix nicely together and stand out well.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has littles that love Christmas as well as those who are fans of the Christmas story and would like an interesting edition in their collection. Would be a great present in December!

Sadly, I will be unable to provide a review of this title as the file received consisted of a single page. Fours stars for the beautiful illustrations and the revival of a classic and favourite Christmas story.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures for approving my request for an ARC.

I received an advance copy of The Nutcracker, by words and pictures. This is the classic retelling of the famous ballet. I really liked it.

A wonderful, playful, colorful adaptation of a beloved holiday adventure, filled with magic and wonder.

A sweet short story with layered pages, this will teach children a very basic version of the tale of the Nutcracker.

Simply amazing! I just loved the layering of the pages because it gives such an immersive dimension to the book and the story. The colors and pictures just "pop" out at you. and you are taken to a magical land of fairies, and gingerbread men.

The Nutcracker is sure to be a welcome addition to a child's library. What better way to introduce a classic to a youngster? I'll have to put this book on my grandchildren's gift list.

Five stars. I loved it. I received a digital ARC from words&pictures through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions. My review is concurrently being posted on Goodreads. My review will be featured on my Blog with a cross post to Twitter on 11/1/20, with reviews to retail sites being posted on publication day.

Unfortunately I only received the first page of the book when I downloaded it, so I can't give a full review. But I really like the art style and I'm looking forward to reading it eventually.

I love reading Nutcracker retellings. It's just such a classic, dreamy story and I love seeing how different authors and illustrators choose to interpret it. This version is kind of a simplified, modernized Nutcracker, and it's super cute!

This board book is formed from die-cut pages, giving you just a peek of each page visible from the front of the book. As you turn each page, a bit more of the story is revealed.

This version also feels very fresh and contemporary. The illustrations are simple yet beautiful with vibrant colors. Marie (aka: Clara) wears two-piece rainbow-print PJs instead of a frilly dress, something that many little readers themselves might be wearing while they read this. The Sugar Plum Fairy and her dancers add some diversity to the story.

The story is condensed and there is only a sentence or two on each page, which I think is perfect for a board book audience. It's a quick introduction to The Nutcracker to get little ones familiar with and interested in the story. I think the mix of the artwork, the simple text, and the die-cut pages will definitely make this a hit with tiny readers!


Final verdict: I loved it! I thought this book was great! I might buy it for myself and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Great story with beautifully layered illustrations and pictures. This book was a good summary and beginning read for The Nutcracker story. I think it would work best in a primary classroom - K-3 but could definitely be used in other grades! I plan to buy a copy for my classroom library. 📚

A fun Christmas book, with layered pages, bright colors, and adorable illustrations. A great way to introduce the classic story of The Nutcracker to even the littlest kids.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest opinion.

The Nutcracker is a bright & cheerful book for young children. Told in a short version it is summed up nicely.

Rating 5

Such a cute and short version of The Nutcracker. The illustrations are adorable and are perfect for children because the mouse king is not scary like in some other versions. This book also goes from small to large due to how it was cut which will make children want to turn the pages even faster. This book is really short which makes it a perfect bedtime story especially around the holidays. It's a great introduction to the story for younger children or for children who struggle with paying attention. I loved this book and I will definitely be purchasing and reading it to my children someday. 

**Received an advanced copy through NetGalley in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

This stunning book is sure to be a staple book in our holiday collection year after year, SO gorgeous! As a child I did ballet (for 15+ years) and we go see The Nutcracker every year, it's a family tradition that I am so happy to have already passed down to my little girl. I cannot wait to own this book, we loved the layered pages and how bright and fun the colors of the book were!

This was a fantastic adaptation of the Nutcracker. Designed for a younger audience, the bright colorful text, interesting images, and eight short pages are sure to keep your child's attention. A great way to introduce the classics to a younger audience.

Thank you NetGalley for the DRC.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

The Nutcracker is a colourful picture book about the classic tale of the Nutcracker for Christmas time. I found the illustrations lovely and the story short and sweet but just enough of a story for little ones to follow. I have always enjoyed the tale of The Nutcracker so it was a delight to read this.

This gorgeous, brightly illustrated book tells the story of a seasonal classic. It would make an excellent gift for a young child who wants to enjoy some of the magic of Christmas.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

This is a lovely, beautifully illustrated version of the Nutcracker for children.

It’s difficult to rate the interactive elements accurately from a digital ARC. There is no way to replicate them digitally, but it would have been nice if the publisher had included a description so that advance readers had some idea what to tell their audience to expect regarding the final product.

I have high hopes for these elements of the book though, based on what I can actually see in the arc. The color palette is beautiful and festive, and the author did well distilling the story down to a few critical lines that young readers can grasp to go along with the art and interactive elements.

I volunteered to read this book, through netgalley in exchange, for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. The illustrations is absolutely beautiful. This book is absolutely adorable. I highly highly recommend reading this book. It will be in stores tomorrow November 17 for $12.95 (USD).

I love these styles of books with the fun cutout pages. Simple and beautiful this is definitely a holiday book I know my toddler would want to read over and over all throughout the year.

This is a classic and fun book for children. I love the concept of the die cut pages and how each page layers to create the scenery. I love this innovative concept and can't wait to see it with a physical copy.

The book didn't open well in my computer, but got a glimpse of the story from amazon. This is a toddler version of The Nutcracker book, with short sentences, a lot of illustrations, and a few pages. A good book to initiate a read, moreover for those kids who aspire to be ballet dancers later on.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for my copy of Step Into the Nutcracker by Quarto Publishing Group--Words & Pictures. It published November 17, 2020.
What a gorgeous book! The illustrations are phenomenal, and I know a physical copy would be even more beautiful to read and view. It would definitely make a great coffee table book, or even a decoration. Definitely a conversation starter.
I also really enjoy the summarized version of The Nutcracker for younger readers/listeners to get them engaged without overwhelming them. It is a great primer!
If you have any young readers, or even collect The Nutcracker items, this would be a great addition, and gift!