Ever tried to explain/teach The Nutcracker story and keep EVERY grade level engaged? This is my favorite Nutcracker book yet. It is a shadow book that brings the story to life through imaginative play and music integration. I was thinking that you can even teach musical form, retell the story, flip back and forth through the pages to reinforce the musical structure. I will be using it with all my grades this season. My 4th graders have a Nutcracker winter performance and a field trip to see the