{"product_id":"grand-jet-and-me-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-isbn-9780062392022","title":"Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Christmas, join a young girl and her grandmother as they embark on a holiday adventure to see \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e together! Her grandmother, known as Grand Jeté, was once a prima ballerina and danced in \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e herself, and now she’s sharing the magic of this special ballet. Former prima ballerina Allegra Kent and bestselling \u003cem\u003eFancy Nancy\u003c\/em\u003e illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser collaborate to create an inspiring and festive tale for the littlest dancers and Nutcracker fans everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Jeté is an expert on everything elegant and makes sure to always model the proper etiquette of a poised ballerina. Her granddaughter wants to be just like her one day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake a bow!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStraight spine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLook your best.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd always carry flowers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the pair as they embark on an unforgettable trip to their favorite theater to see \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e—sharing the spirit of ballet wherever they go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly.\" — \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An easy addition to holiday ­collections, certain to appeal to Nutcracker fans and balletomanes.” –\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to pour over…this charming story.” –\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Glasser’s kinetic, wispy artwork…warmly pays homage to ballet form onstage and off, capturing the text’s free-spirited, memory-centered vibe.” –\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“When the little girl visits her grandmother…dance infuses their ordinary moments.” –\u003cem\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"A little girl’s visit with her grandmother is filled with dancing from the moment the door opens at her New York City apartment…The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An easy addition to holiday ­collections, certain to appeal to Nutcracker fans and balletomanes.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to pour over…this charming story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Glasser’s kinetic, wispy artwork…warmly pays homage to ballet form onstage and off, capturing the text’s free-spirited, memory-centered vibe.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“When the little girl visits her grandmother…dance infuses their ordinary moments.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The grandmother in the story...is pure delight for her young granddaughter, imparting ideas from her years as a ballerina herself. This is a wonderful picture book for children.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Glasser’s years of ballet training are evident in the book’s illustrations, which depict the dancers exhibiting perfect technique. They’re also a beautiful testament to Balanchine’s choreography and Karinska’s beloved costumes, drawn here in exquisite detail. The character of Grand Jeté, with her long neck and upswept gray hair, also brings Kent’s delicate grace to the page.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePointe Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This charming tale of the annual holiday tradition of a grandmother and granddaughter in the heart of New York City is sure to warm your hearts and trigger memories of your experiences seeing \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grand Jeté is the elegant ballerina grandmother of every young aspiring dance student’s Christmas Eve dreams. Having been a dancer herself, she is an example of the powerful effect of seeing the world through eyes trained to create and appreciate beauty, and she turns the act of attending \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e into a performance itself. As it should be.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGregory Victor, of the Jerome Robbins Foundation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889566085349,"sku":"NP9780062392022","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062392022.jpg?v=1730231510","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/grand-jet-and-me-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-isbn-9780062392022","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}