While not book related, I just wanted to say I’m so excited about all the 5- to 11-year-olds who can now get their COVID-19 vaccine! Go get those babies vaccinated! I’m still eagerly awaiting approval for the 2–4 age group, but I’m so excited for the older kids.

Of course, with a 3-year-old, I can do nothing of the sort, but I’m going to be leaving more picture book piles around the house in hopes she’ll want to snuggle and read! Charlotte and the Nutcracker The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History Author Charlotte Nebres Illustrated by Alea Marley Add to Wish List Hardcover 17.99 US RH Childrens Books Random House Books for Young Readers 9.94'W x 10.81'H x 0. I’m writing this on the first day of below-freezing temperatures here in Nashville, so I’m definitely feeling a strong desire to do nothing but read in my free time. In the winter, all I want to do is snuggle under blankets and read. I love hiking and being outside, but I can’t stand it when the weather gets too cold. While every season is an excellent time to read, I find the winter months particularly ideal for reading. A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker 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. Read by: Charlotte Nebres Synopsis A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker 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. While December might be a slower month for new releases, there are still so many excellent December children’s book releases, including continuations of popular series like The Questioneers and the Baby Loves Science board books, as well as two autobiographical picture books, one by politician and activist Stacey Abrams and another by the first Black lead in “The Nutcracker,” Charlotte Nebres. A picture book that weaves together Charlotte Nebress life story as a young ballerina with the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker- A reimagined and.

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