It is the night before Christmas When Marie receives a handsome wooden Nutcracker from her dear uncle, she's thrilled. But during the night, something magical happens...and when her toy Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince, Marie is whisked off to Toyland on a winter adventure she'll never forget

The Nutcracker is one of the world's favorite holiday stories. Now for the first time the beloved artist Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that magical night, creating a picture book filled with joyful movement and rich detail that even the youngest child will enjoy.

Author: Mary Engelbreit
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 11/01/2011
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780060885793
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 186535 / Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2011
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2011
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 93
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 26 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

About the Author
Engelbreit, Mary: -

Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreit's A Merry Little Christmas. Mary's distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.