- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; 81st edition (1 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0486241947
- ISBN-13: 978-0486241944
- Product Dimensions: 31.1 x 23.5 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 295,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this for my girls who are 9 and 7 years old. The illustrations (back drops for scenes, costumed figures) are detailed and true to "The Nutcracker" theme.
The instructions (backed up by the intricate outlines of figures) tell you that you need to cut them out with an "Exacto-knife" (small "Stanley" knife or similar small blade). -In other words, you cannot really use scissors-
If you use an "exacto-knife", then you need a self-healing cutting board underneath, unless you don't mind your kitchen/dining room table cut up too.
The instructions on the first page are very adequate and tell you that you should glue the pages (of scenes, backdrop, proscenium arches, figures...) first on to some stiff cardboard or similar, so that the finished item is not so flimsy. So far, so good, as it meant that they could make something substantial that would stand up to imaginative play. However,this meant that the aforesaid items are then impossible to cut out with scissors, and thus the cutting blade needs to be used - Not something that I would be happy with young fingers doing, especially unsupervised. So, take note adult buyer - you need to be involved in making this toy theatre!
I made the mistake of thinking that the pieces would have perforations around them, for ease of cutting out, and that the cutting involved would be simple stright line cuts that could be done with blunt ended scissors suitable for children to use. I was wrong.
Even if you don't follow the instructions, and don't use a knife, the figures are really too intricate to use scissors to cut out. And, unless you already have one, you will also need to buy a self-healing cutting mat, precision blade knife and, some decent glue!
The instructions (backed up by the intricate outlines of figures) tell you that you need to cut them out with an "Exacto-knife" (small "Stanley" knife or similar small blade). -In other words, you cannot really use scissors-
If you use an "exacto-knife", then you need a self-healing cutting board underneath, unless you don't mind your kitchen/dining room table cut up too.
The instructions on the first page are very adequate and tell you that you should glue the pages (of scenes, backdrop, proscenium arches, figures...) first on to some stiff cardboard or similar, so that the finished item is not so flimsy. So far, so good, as it meant that they could make something substantial that would stand up to imaginative play. However,this meant that the aforesaid items are then impossible to cut out with scissors, and thus the cutting blade needs to be used - Not something that I would be happy with young fingers doing, especially unsupervised. So, take note adult buyer - you need to be involved in making this toy theatre!
I made the mistake of thinking that the pieces would have perforations around them, for ease of cutting out, and that the cutting involved would be simple stright line cuts that could be done with blunt ended scissors suitable for children to use. I was wrong.
Even if you don't follow the instructions, and don't use a knife, the figures are really too intricate to use scissors to cut out. And, unless you already have one, you will also need to buy a self-healing cutting mat, precision blade knife and, some decent glue!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
All you need to play a toy theater ballet!!!
29 Jan 2006
This book is just all you need to play a toy theater ballet. It's another Tom Tierney great work. The best way to enter in the wonderful world of toy theater and a unexcusable piece in your collection. The book have proscenium, stage, courtains, characters and a synopsis of The Nutcracker. It's a "cut & assemble" set, very easy to build and... very fun to play! Highly recomended!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
this is a classic!
18 Oct 2005
I had this when I was a little girl....I am so happy that it is still being published! Highly recommended for children or adults who enjoy "The Nutcracker Suite" ballet. Beautiful artistry, and hours of fun for your child's creative side.
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