Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker - Softcover

Sugar plums, Christmas trees, swirling snowflakes and midnight adventures... a must-read. (The School Run)

A must-read before a trip to the theatre or a post-Christmas viewing of the ballet on TV (TheSchoolrun.com)

The classic Christmas ballet is brought to life for young children through Ella Bella's latest magical adventure as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker (The Bookseller)

[A] book to treasure (Angels & Urchins)

An enchanting Christmas classic (The Newcastle Journal)

Irresistible! (Evening Echo (Cork))

Gloriously Christmassy (Sunday Independent (Dublin))

The classic Christmas ballet is brought to life for young children through Ella Bella's latest magical adventure as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker. (Bookseller)

Young dance enthusiasts can discover the magic of famous ballets with the charming Ella Bella Ballerina. (Harrods Xmas Wish List)

A book to treasure. (Angels & Urchins)

James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond. He is also the creator of the much-loved Ella Bella Ballerina series, and many other titles. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art. From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked internationally with many different orchestras and musicians, creating illustrations in time to music. James grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Hertfordshire.