Customer Reviews:
 amazing book! November 8, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was in first grade in the late 80's and we were doing a unit on the nutcracker. We went to go see the play and did a lot of music, art and english activities related to it. I was enjoying it so much that my mom bought me a copy of this book, same cover and all. I really loved the illustrations in it, from the christmas decorations to the land of sweets to all the snow. I've misplaced my copy but if I ever do find it it's a keeper!
Confusion about the character's name August 30, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Although many versions of the ballet call the girl Clara, she is called Marie Stahlbaum in the original E.T.A. Hoffmann story and in some versions of the ballet. This retelling is lovely. The name "Marie" is not incorrect; it just refers back to an earlier version of the story.
important part of Christmas to many November 26, 2003
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
In reference to the next review, Marie and Clara are not the same character. Marie is the little girl, and Clara is her doll.
 a little confusing December 17, 2002
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is beautifully illustrated and the story is an abreviated version of the origional which is nice for young children. My only complaint is that the character "Clara" is called "Marie" which is very confusing to children (and adults).
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