The Nutcracker

This beautifully illustrated retelling of the Christmas classic will be a family favorite for generations. The Nutcracker Prince saves young Clara from danger and takes her to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The story is just right for young listeners and older readers. Perfect for a Christmas Countdown activity or quiet time before bed. Going to see the ballet? Get ready by reading the book first! Adventure and Christmas joy for girls and boys of all ages!

• Vibrant and beautiful new illustrations bring to life E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic holiday tale.
• Hardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together, strengthening love of reading for all. This charming story is perfect for your holiday storytime rotation!
• Your child will love having this vintage story added to their Christmas book collection.
• Aspiring ballerinas will delight in imagining dancing alongside the Sugarplum Fairy and young readers won't be able to look away from sweet, mouth-watering illustrations of cotton-candy hills, rivers of honey, and more in this absolute holiday classic
• Join Clara and her Nutcracker in the magical adventure through the Kingdom of Sweets, with quintessential characters like the Mouse King and more!

Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.

We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.

To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.