Christmas just isnt Christmas without The Nutcracker! This beautiful book, which includes a fully orchestrated CD of the score, invites children to dance, prance, and relive the ballet long after the tree comes down.

Peter Malones exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of The Nutcrackers most memorable scenes: the Christmas Eve party, Godfather Drosselmeyers spellbinding visit, and the ferocious battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker. Maries journey to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her with exuberant dancers from around the globeand toothsome dessertssprings to life as never before.

Stephanie Spinners lyrical text, Peter Malones jewel-like artwork, and a sparkling performance of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovskys unforgettable music make this a gift to inspire even the very youngest dancer.