Adventure, fantasy, romance, a world full of toys and sweets, and of course Christmas. These are the hallmarks of this timeless classic story. Brought theatrically to life by Michael Hague. It is the unforgettable dream of a peculiar Christmas gift, a nutcracker that leads a young girl into a magical realm, where she boldly help save a boy living under an evil curse. This elegant retelling combines E.T.A. Hoffman's original version with beloved elements of the ballet in a readable picture book format.
There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Chronicle Books .
Michael Hague is the best-selling artist of over 90 children's books. He lives in a pink house in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This book contains the following story:
The Nutcracker
It is Christmas Eve and the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer has arrived at Clara and Fritz's house with a special gift for Clara - a wooden nutcracker doll. The doll brings magic for when the clock strikes midnight Clara awakes to see a battle between giant mice and life-size toy soldiers, led by her valiant Nutcracker. After winning the battle, the Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince who takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow and then to the Kingdom of Sweets.
