"The Nutcracker" by Rajka Kupesic tells the enchanting tale of Clara, a young girl who receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift. That night, she dreams of a magical world where the Nutcracker comes to life, battling the evil Mouse King and transforming into a handsome prince. Clara embarks on a whimsical journey through a realm filled with captivating characters, including the Sugar Plum Fairy and dancing sweets. The story blends themes of imagination, bravery, and the magic of the holiday season, ultimately highlighting the joys of childhood and the power of love and friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Tundra Books .
Canada's National Ballet School is one of the world's premier ballet schools, combining academic instruction with dance training. Some of the world's best dancers, including Karen Kain, Veronica Tennant and Rex Harrington, attended this prestigious school. Deborah Bowes instructed at the school for 45 years. Karen Kain was principal dancer for the National Ballet of Canada and is now the company's artistic director.
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.
