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Biographical note
Mariano Epelbaum is a character designer, illustrator and traditional 2D animator. He has been working professionally since 1996 in various disciplines of animation and illustration. As an animation artist, Mariano participated in an outstanding production of "Metegol" (Underdogs in the US), He also worked on a 3D animated feature film directed by Juan Jos Campanella. Mariano has collaborated with many Spanish and international publishers.Wonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse King and his army. Marie will never forget the Christmas the Nutcracker arrives, but can he live up to her expectations?
Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.
Text type: A traditional tale
Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends
This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Wonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse King and his army. Marie will never forget the Christmas the Nutcracker arrives, but can he live up to her expectations?
Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper
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