Book Series · 6 Books

Pictureback(R) Books

In order from The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet to How to Be a Land Monster.

The Pictureback(R) series is a set of 6 picture books by Deborah Hautzig, published between 1986 and 2021. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 25 pages.

The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet
Red or Blue, I Like You! (Sesame Street)
Horses
Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
Batter Up! ¡A batear!
How to Be a Land Monster
The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet
Sale price
$379
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet

By Deborah Hautzig, Diane Goode (Illustrator)

A magical Nutcracker adventure transforms a holiday night into an unforgettable journey.

32 pages
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Paperback
Summary: On Christmas Eve, a young girl embarks on a magical journey with her Nutcracker, who comes to life. As they battle the Mouse King and explore enchanting realms, will they uncover the true spirit of the season? This timeless tale, filled with wonder and adventure, promises to become a cherished holiday tradition.
The complete set

Pictureback(R) Series

6 books · Published 1986–2021

Series
Sale price
$379

The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

A magical Nutcracker adventure transforms a holiday night into an unforgettable journey.

Sale price
$699

Red or Blue, I Like You! (Sesame Street)

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005

Elmo discovers friendship transcends color in a world of blue monsters.

Horses

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005

Follow a colt's journey from birth to two years on the farm.

Thomas' Milkshake Muddle

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2007

Thomas faces a race against time, a mystery paint job, and a misunderstood newcomer.

Sale price
$379

Batter Up! ¡A batear!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

SpongeBob faces the challenge of joining the big kids' baseball team.

Sale price
$574

How to Be a Land Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Two sea monsters explore the human world, hiding their true nature.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Pictureback(R) series?

There are 6 books in the Pictureback(R) series. It began with The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet in 1986, and the newest book, How to Be a Land Monster, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Pictureback(R) books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Pictureback(R) to life.

01

Random House

Author & Illustrator
02

RH Disney

Author & Illustrator
03

Deborah Hautzig

Author
04

Sarah Albee

Author
05

Monica Kulling

Author
06

David Lewman

Author
07

Yuliana Gomez

Author
08

Diane Goode

Illustrator
09

Tom Brannon

Illustrator
10

Betina Ogden

Illustrator

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