The timeless story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince continues to be one of our most captivating holiday traditions. Meet Clara's droll inventor godfather, her mischievous brother Fritz, the dreadful Mouse King, and her heroic Nutcracker. Applaud Clara when she breaks the spell and the wooden Nutcracker changes into a handsome Prince. Delight in illustrator Anita Bice's delicate renderings of this magical Christmas Eve and the Nutcracker's enchanted kingdom, where the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and the Prince pirouette into the dawn. Norma Elizabeth's version of this captivating tale will be a treat for younger readers and a source of delightful reminiscence for those already familiar with Clara's twirling visions.