Condition
VERY GOOD: The book's spine, pages, and covers are in very good condition. There is some tanning due to age, but overall, the book has very little sign of use or wear.
Product Details
Because this book is part of the
Dover Children's Thrift Classics series, it is printed in large, easy-to-read type. Black and white illustrations enhance the story.
From the back cover: "Originally written for the early nineteenth century, the story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker has delighted generations of readers, while the Tchaikovsky ballet based on the tale has become a holiday tradition.
"Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a specially abridged version by Bob Blaisdell. Included are all the wonderful scenes and characters: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the seven-headed Mouse King, the adventures in Christmas Wood, Toyland, Marzipan Castle and much more.
"Printed in large easy-to-read type and enhanced with 30 new illustrations by Thea Kliros, this Christmas favorite will entertain young readers the year round."
