THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER

Originally written in the early twentieth century the story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker has delighted generations of readers while the Tchaikovsky ballet based on the tale has become a holiday tradition.Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a specially abridged version by Bob Blaisdell. Included are all the wonderful scenes and characters: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the Nutcracker the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the seven-headed Mouse King the adventures in Christmas Wood Toyland Marzipan Castle and much more.Printed in large easy-to-read type and enhanced with 30 new illustrations by Thea Kliros this Christmas favorite will entertain young readers the year round.