{"product_id":"book-ems1","title":"Charlotte and the Nutcracker","description":"\u003cb\u003eA reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet's \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, she leaps at the chance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this spectacular debut, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49324565791024,"sku":"BDems1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ems1-cover.jpg?v=1762988587","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ems1","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}