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E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and a Christmas classic. The story is the basis for the popular ballet "The Nutcracker." In the story, a young girl named Marie is given a precious nutcracker as a Christmas present by her godfather, the enigmatic Drosselmeier. When the nutcracker is broken, Marie attempts to repair it and stays up late to tend to her new toy, but when the nursery is invaded by an army of mice, the nutcracker comes to life to both drive off the mice and escort Marie to a magical land of living dolls.

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman to you and your family.

Classic Christmas carols are perfect for reflecting on the true meaning of the season. Teach children about the gifts brought to Jesus by the three kings. The bright star was their guide as they traveled over mountains to see the Savior of the world.

Forget naughty or nice—this is a battle of good vs. evil. Discover the origins of St. Nick and follow along as the Guardians start their quest to rid the world of nightmares in the first Guardians chapter book from Academy Award winner William Joyce that inspired the beloved film, The Rise of...

On the night of the Three Kings, when homes glow softly and children place their shoes with hope, a bright guiding star watches over the sleeping land. But this year, the star shines more gently—as if it, too, is ready to rest.

Davey was a young donkey who was bored and unhappy because he was never given anything to do. Then one day, some strangers came to the gate―and Davey’s master picked him for a very special task. Davey carried the King, Jesus, into Jerusalem. A few days later, Davey saw some angry people making the King carry a heavy beam of wood. Davey could not understand it―until another donkey helped him see that the King was being a Servant on behalf of His people.

The perfect gift for any child this Christmas. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of festive favourites How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas and The Grumpus, comes a gorgeous retelling of children's Christmas classic The Nutcracker - a Christmas Story in...

Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut.

Ben loves helping his dad care for their sheep near Bethlehem. As they watch the flock, his father shares stories about another Bethlehem shepherd — a boy named David who became Israel’s king hundreds of years earlier. Told in gentle, rhyming verse, this warm Christmas story links David’s life with the night Jesus was born — the true Shepherd-King come to care for his people.

This classic Christmas story follows a young girl named Marie, who receives an enchanted nutcracker as a Christmas gift. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger.

Step into a magical world of whimsy and wonder with The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, brought to life by the captivating narration of Luke Oldham. This timeless holiday tale follows Clara on an enchanting journey, where her Nutcracker prince battles the mischievous Mouse King and guides her to a fantastical kingdom filled with dazzling sights and unforgettable characters.

When a visit by the three little pigs the day before Christmas leaves the reindeer with the swine flu, it is up to Jessie and Gus to convince Gus' father, the unicorn king, to help save Christmas, especially when doing so means breaking one of the unicorn's most sacred laws.

All is well at the North Pole until the baby reindeer go missing! Father Yule must confront the villainous Gnome King. Arthur finds himself trapped with a school bully in a terrifying dungeon belonging to Yule’s evil twin, Krampus. Charlotte makes friends with a fairy queen, ice witch, and princess, all possessing ninja precision fighting skills with magical powers. Can they help rescue her brother and save the day?