# The Nutcracker: An Enchanting Pop-up Classic

The Nutcracker: An Enchanting Pop-up Classic retells E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story of Marie, her nutcracker and the Mouse King, with illustrated pop-ups. Its brief 12-page format is suited to sharing the tale with younger children, rather than offering a lengthy edition.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 7.86 GBP
- Previous price: 11.99 GBP
- Discount: 34%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:56:04.343Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 135

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## At a glance

- A pop-up edition of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker.
- Follows Marie and the nutcracker’s encounter with the Mouse King and a fantastical kingdom.
- Listing specifies 12 pages and gives a customer-attributed reading age of 4–7 years.

## Pros

- Pop-up illustrations add a visual, hands-on element to a familiar fairy tale.
- Customer feedback describes the book as charming and suitable for children, and praises the illustrations and writing.

## Cons

- At 12 pages, it is a short edition and may not suit readers seeking a more extensive retelling.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Templar Books
- Publication date: 12 Oct. 2023
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 12 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1800783614
- Reading age: 4 - 7 years, from customers
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 19 x 2.4 x 20.9 cm
- Weight listed: 290 g

## A good fit for

- Adults sharing a compact, illustrated Nutcracker story with young children.
- Buyers looking for a pop-up presentation of Hoffmann’s classic rather than a long text edition.

## Less suited to

- Readers wanting a full-length or detailed edition of the story.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as charming and suitable for children, with positive remarks about its detailed pop-up illustrations and writing. That reception aligns with its illustrated, 12-page format as a short introduction to the story, but the brief length may matter to buyers seeking a more extensive retelling.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the pop-up illustrations for their detail.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the book as charming and suitable for children.

## Frequently asked questions

### What story does this book tell?
It retells the story of Marie and her nutcracker, who defends her from the Mouse King and takes her to a fantastical kingdom.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 12 pages, so it is a brief edition.
### What age is it listed for?
The details give a reading age of 4–7 years, attributed to customers.

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