🎄 Step into the wonder of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated retelling of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King — a timeless holiday story beloved by families around the world. On Christmas Eve, young Marie Stahlbaum discovers a wooden Nutcracker among her family’s gifts. But this is no ordinary toy. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker comes to life to battle the wicked Mouse King and whisk Marie away to a dazzling, magical kingdom filled with dancing dolls, sparkling snowflakes, and enchanting characters. This classic Christmas tale captures everything children love: 🎄 holiday magic ✨ adventure 🧸 charming toys 🎠ballet fantasy 🌟 the warmth of family traditions With delightful storytelling and enchanting illustrations, this edition is perfect for: • bedtime reading • Christmas family traditions • young readers ages 4–10 • parents, teachers, and holiday storytime • lovers of ballet and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Follow Marie as she: • discovers the Nutcracker on Christmas Eve • comforts him when his jaw breaks and promises he’ll be fixed • watches in awe as he comes alive • enters a world where toys, dolls, and snowflakes dance A magical story that children will ask for again and again — and a beautiful Christmas keepsake your family will treasure for years.
