Mary Engelbreit

In this retelling of the original 1816 German story, a nutcracker under a terrible spell is given to young Marie as a Christmas gift, and when she helps him defeat the Mouse King, breaking the spell, he takes her to visit his kingdom.

An illustrated collection of nearly one hundred nursery rhymes, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and other familiar poems, as well as "Mary had a Pretty Bird" and other less familiar ones.

Ann Estelle is so busy creating the most beautiful Valentine mailbox in class, she forgets to make cards for her classmates. Making the best valentine box ever for her favorite holiday is Ann Estelle's newest school project. It will have glitter, lace, feathers, and even wheels! There's just one thing that Ann Estelle has forgotten -- what could that be?

Ann Estelle is disappointed by the simplicity of her new Easter hat, but after a robin lays eggs in it, she is not only excited about the baby birds but also about decorating her hat from last year for the neighborhood parade.

"Classic original text paired with modern art on Christmas Eve, a little girl is woken by the clatter of Santa's reindeer on her apartment building's roof. And so begins the treasured poem by Clement C. Moore and though the words are quite familiar, the art takes a fresh and modern approach to the family and setting. When jolly Saint Nick comes down her chimney, she and the other children in their apartment building get swept up in a Christmas adventure....

Offers an illustrated collection of poetry, nursery rhymes, and prayers about bedtime.

"Charmingly illustrated in resplendent color, Mary Engelbreit's enchanting nursery and fairy tales are brought to life in this remarkable treasury. Readers of all ages will delight in the magical world created here"--Page 4 of cover.