The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

«Bim-bom, bim-bom!» — the clock in the house struck twelve, and thousands of mice poured into the room, bravely met by the toy army led by the Nutcracker… Christmas for young Marie will be filled with true wonders. She will have to confront the Mouse King, uncover the secret of the Nutcracker, and visit a magical land. Marie's courage and kind heart will help break the curse and transform the ugly toy into a handsome young man.
Colorful and silhouette illustrations by Nadezhda Frolova and the classic translation by Irina Tatarynova will give the reader a festive mood and help immerse them in the wonderful world of one of the most famous New Year's tales in the world, written two centuries ago by the German romantic E. T. A. Hoffmann.