{"product_id":"quarto-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker","title":"Story Orchestra | The Nutcracker","description":"Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of The Nutcracker ballet. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear vivid orchestral excerpts from Tchaikovsky's iconic score, including \"The Waltz of the Flowers,\" \"The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,\" and the triumphant \"Finale.\"\n\nOn Christmas Eve, Clara receives a special wooden nutcracker from her godfather, a toymaker. After her brother Fritz breaks it, Clara dreams of battling a mouse king and traveling with her nutcracker-turned-prince to the enchanting Land of Sweets. As you journey through gorgeously illustrated scenes with your little one, press the buttons to activate 10 sound clips featuring a real orchestra performing the ballet's most beloved moments.\n\nThe interactive experience encourages children to engage with classical music while learning about the instruments, rhythms, and techniques that make each piece powerful. At the back, discover a biography of composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, replay the musical excerpts, and explore a glossary of musical terms.\n\nPart of The Story Orchestra series, which brings classical music to life for children through illustrated retellings paired with orchestral sound clips. Also available: The Magic Flute, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Carnival of the Animals, Four Seasons in One Day, and I Can Play volumes.\n\nNote: Pull the white tab from the back before use. Sound buttons require firm, precise pressure. All clips are 10 seconds long.","brand":"QUARTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50051457614038,"sku":"9781786030689","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/2687\/5040\/files\/8e1f15376dd77bf329c6dd46461318c83254de7f66d0d5c591ad5e70393ed5d4.jpg?v=1786123056","url":"https:\/\/www.shopalittlewhimsy.com\/products\/quarto-story-orchestra-the-nutcracker","provider":"A Little Whimsy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}