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Night before the Nutcracker, The (American Ballet Theatre Presents series)
John Robert Allman
Illustrator: Julianna Swaney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Doubleday BFYR/Random House
ISBN: 978-0-593-18091-4
Keywords: performing arts, ballet
Excitement builds as a diverse cast of child and adult dancers prepare for opening night of a classic holiday ballet. Dreamlike color illustrations. Rhymed text.