{"product_id":"9780593374900","title":"Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet's \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, she leaps at the chance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42628731764797,"sku":"9780593374900","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780593374900_p0.jpg?v=1771574579","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.mom\/products\/9780593374900","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}