The Nutcracker's Night Before Christmas Dreams and betrayal

and betrayal

and beat problems big and small

We learn from a master teacher how a strong foundation transforms families

more human than he often appears to be on the stump: his character

The Nutcracker's Night Before Christmas Dreams and betrayalIn The Nutcracker's Night Before Christmas preparations for a doomed stage production of the classic ballet goes from terribly bad to ridiculously worse. Sick stagehands, renegade cats, and crashing Christmas trees have everyone sure that the show won't go on. But it's Christmas Eve and help is on the way! Told in verse with wonderful whimsical illustrations, this story hits all the right notes for holiday reading.