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The Nutcracker by Jane Ray (view source)
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I think my only complaint would be that for the pages about the Sugar Plum Fairy, and all her dancing friends, all of the illustrations are face on. It is a small quibble, but those pages, although they have the wonderful range of characters, just didn't seem to work quite as well. The rest of the book is so beautifully done, with lots of different ideas and designs and viewpoints. But that is a grown up niggling issue only, and in no way spoils what is a delightful book. It is a little bit long for wriggly toddlers, but perfect for slightly older budding ballerinas, or for filling a little girl's stocking, or just for a nice, magical bedtime story!
Further reading suggestion: You should definitely take a look at the wonderful [[The Dolls' House Fairy by Jane Ray|The Dolls' House Fairy]] and there are more delights to be found in [[The Apple-pip Princess by Jane Ray|The Apple-pip Princess]]. We also loved [[The Christmas Doll (The Repair Shop Stories) by Amy Sparkes and Katie Hickey]].
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