2001-1473 After hearing how the toy nutcracker that she and her brother received for Christmas got his ugly face, Marie helps break the spell he is under and watches him change into a handsome prince. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

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Doc's jack-in-the-box, Little Jack, is having trouble popping out of his box. HIs father, Big Jack, asks Doc to take a look, but Little Jack is too scared to let Doc examine him!