Paperscapes: The Nutcracker
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€19.99
The Nutcracker is a Christmas tale filled with magical realms and memorable characters, including the Mouse King, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, Sugar Plum Fairy and, of course, the Nutcracker prince. This retelling of a classic story combines beautifully crafted paperscape scenes with an easy-to-follow and captivating narrative.
The book presents the fairytale settings in a series of intricately crafted die-cut pages, forming layered scenes that make each realm unique and picturesque. In addition, children can collect pressout characters along the way and display them in a beautiful diorama, and in so doing enjoy the classic tale in a uniquely interactive and charming way.
Lauren Holowaty has worked in the children's publishing industry for 15 years. She has been a freelance author for four years and has written more than 100 books for children of all ages. She lives in London, England with her husband and their two young boys. Margarida Esteves lives and works in London. Although she very much enjoys working digitally, pencils and crayons are her all-time favourites. She always carries her sketchbook, where she doodles new ideas. Margarida is easily inspired by people, films, photography, vintage illustration and history. When she's not working or drawing in her sketchbook, she enjoys developing small personal projects that usually involve printmaking, embroidery, LEGO and miniature models. She also collects children's books and interesting illustrated packaging.