Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum Fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets, each scene rendered in lavish, magnificent detail.
Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers tells the story with spare text based on the ballet, giving young readers a front-row seat to a holiday favorite. An author's note at the end shares more from the artist, a keepsake for every family that loves the Nutcracker season.
Features
- Retold and illustrated by Susan Jeffers
- Spare text based on the ballet
- Includes an author's note
- Hardcover, 40 pages
- Recommended age: 4–8 years
Item No.: 9780060743864