The Nutcracker ballet is a holiday tradition around the world. Clara is given a nutcracker on Christmas Eve and that night he comes to life and turns into a handsome prince. After battling the Mouse King, the price takes Clara to the fantastic Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The next morning Clara wonders if it was all a dream. Stephen Simon's brilliant hour-long adaptaion includes music from every section of Tchaikovsky's great ballet. Includes a 24-page activity booklet.