The Nutcracker

Written by Rita Balducci · Illustrated by Sheilah Beckett

A magical Christmas tale unfolds in a timeless ballet adventure.

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24 pages· 717 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~460L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey into a world of enchantment with a retelling of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. As the holiday season unfolds, a young girl's adventure with a mysterious nutcracker leads to a magical realm filled with wonder and excitement. With new illustrations capturing the spirit of the story, this Little Golden Book edition invites readers to experience the magic of Christmas and the timeless allure of fairy tales. Will the nutcracker's secret world reveal its mysteries, or will the magic of the season hold even more surprises?

From the publisher

A Christmas classic returns to Little Golden Books, with beautiful new artwork by a beloved Golden Books illustrator! The Nutcracker is back in print as a Little Golden Book, with all-new illustrations by Sheilah Beckett, who started illustrating Golden Books in the 1950s. This lovely retelling of the famous ballet will be a perfect holiday gift for any child who loves the ballet, Christmas stories, and fairy tales!

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