Waltz of the Snowflakes

By Elly MacKay

A reluctant girl discovers theater's magic on a dreary night.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a rainy evening, a young girl reluctantly joins her grandmother for a night at the ballet. As The Nutcracker unfolds, the theater's magic transforms her world. Will the enchanting performance and a new friendship brighten her spirits? Experience a wordless journey of wonder and color in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

A new holiday classic to add to your collection, this gorgeous wordless picture book by esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker as seen through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl’s eyes light up as she’s introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening. Waltz of the Snowflakes is Elly MacKay at her finest, mixing her acclaimed paper-cut artwork with vibrant colors in this whimsical, dreamlike, and inspiring wordless picture book. A must-have for any ballet- and theater-obsessed reader and the perfect gift to be shared during the holidays or any time of year when the world outside needs a little bit of color and vibrancy.

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