"On Christmas Eve, Clara and Fritz are waiting patiently for the party to start and for their godfather, Drosselmeyer, to bring them presents. When he finally arrives, he brings many wonderful toys, but Clara is taken by a rather simple nutcracker. After everyone else goes to sleep ... something strange happens. The tree and the entire room seem to grow around her, and huge, squeaking mice invade the room ... But her nutcracker springs to life to defend her!"--Dust jacket.
