Sign in
Books
Kids
Popular
Authors & Events
Gifts & Deals
Audio
Sign In
Nov 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593109823 | 4-8 years Pre-Order
Nov 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593109830 | 4-8 years Pre-Order
Also available from:
Available from:
Nov 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593109823 | 4-8 years
Nov 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593109830 | 4-8 years
Jan Brett’s striking illustrations and the Christmas classic The Nutcracker are a match made in picture book heaven.When Marie and her brother Fritz receive a special Christmas nutcracker from their uncle, Marie immediately feels something magical. “He looks like a real boy,” she mused. “A real boy with a secret, who came from far away.” This feeling is only the beginning of the epic adventure she goes on with the Nutcracker—into the cabinet, through the battle with the mice, and finally to the magical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Jan Brett makes this classic her own by setting it in snowy Russia and adding whimsical touches to the favorite elements of the traditional ballet. Enjoying this book will be an instant Christmas tradition for families who love the ballet and those new to the story.
With more than 34 million books in print, Jan Brett is one of the nation’s foremost illustrators of children’s books. As a child, she decided to be an illustrator and spent much of her time reading and drawing. As a student at… More about Jan Brett
Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network
Stay in Touch
By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
