Nutcracker and Mouse King and The Tale of the Nutcracker

It wasn't until the 1950s that seeing The Nutcracker at Christmastime became an American tradition. But the story itself is much older and its original intent more complex. This eye-opening new volume presents two of the tale's earliest versions, both in new translations: E.T.A. Hoffmann's Nutcracker and Mouse King (1816), in which a young girl is whisked away to the Land of Toys to help her an…

Could a shark do gymnastics?... and other questions

Join great white shark as he enjoys a barbeque, takes to the ski slopes and tries gymnastics. Along the way, discover just how big, powerful and toothy he really is!

There's a triceratops in the tree house

Join triceratops as he goes to the dentist, catches a train and plays football. Along the way, discover just how big, tough and toothy he really was!

Could a monkey waterski?... and other questions

Join monkey as she helps with the housework, goes to a hair salon and splashes around at bathtime. Along the way, discover just how clever, strong and sporty she really is!

Could an octopus climb a skyscraper? and other question

Imagine if an octopus came to stay... Join octopus as she goes to the doctor, buys new shoes and climb a skyscraper. Along the way, discover just how bendy, brainy and brilliant she really is...

Could a crocodile play basketball?... and other questions

Join crocodile as he plays crazy golf, goes to a sleepover and visits a funfair. Along the way, discover just how speedy, tough and greedy he really is!

Would an elephant enjoy the seaside?... and other questions

Join elephant as she tries ballet dancing, takes a trip to the seaside and joins an art class. Along the way, discover just how clever, heavy and loud she really is!

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