With breathtaking painterly illustrations, a deeply enchanting story, and a foreword written by celebrated dancer Misty Copeland, this picture book brings The Nutcracker and the Four Realms to life in a brand-new way. As the adventure from the film jumps off of the screen and onto the page, a new generation of readers and fans will be drawn in and enchanted by the holiday spirit, the beauty of dance, and the magic of storytelling.

In a new board book based on the best-selling DVD, the brave fairy Elina must perform the Flight of Spring to save Fairytopia from the evil Laverna.

"For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--

Barbie has a call that she has been waiting for-from Lily fashions. she stops to get breakfast for her elderly neighbor but finds her very ill. Barbie goes to the hospital with the neighbor and misses her apt. with Lily Fashions. Everything turns out alright.

"Barbie hosts a scavenger hunt in this Little Golden Storybook edition that brings favorite stories to children."--Amazon.com

Based on the video and DVD scheduled for release in September, this storybook stars Barbie as Odette in this romantic retelling of Tchaikovsky's beloved classic ballet. Full color.

On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a large wooden nutcracker from her godfather, and during the night the nutcracker magically turns into a handsome prince.