{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-a-papercut-pop-up-book","title":"The Nutcracker: A Papercut Pop-Up Book","description":"The Nutcracker: A Papercut Pop-Up Book by Shobhna Patel\nThe magic of Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker 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. The 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. The Nutcracker 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.","brand":"W. W. Norton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67694668775537,"sku":"9780500651247","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2341\/4943\/files\/76563106d91e5acb98d688fe8ca8b3935c48ec79584e91133c12f99bfc754277.jpg?v=1792092322","url":"https:\/\/racineartmuseumstore.org\/products\/the-nutcracker-a-papercut-pop-up-book","provider":"Racine Art Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}