Jay, Allison. The Nutcracker. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2010 $16.99. Content G-PICTURE BOOK. The classic story of young Clara’s Christmas gift of a Nutcracker is brought to life on the pages of this beautiful book. As Clara dreams we learn of a Mouse King keeping a prince captive inside the nutcracker. With Clara’s bravery the prince is set free of the spell. In return the prince takes Clara to his kingdom for a night of feasting and entertaining. The artwork was done in crackle paint style and the pictures are detailed, but not too overwhelming; just right for a small child to read. ES, Family Library ADVISABLE. Shauna, Reading teacher.
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