A retelling of "The Magic Nutcracker"," a young girl rescues her nutcracker from an attack by mice. The nutcracker becomes a prince and takes her to see the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and waltzing flowers. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these classic  Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension.   Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back.  Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills.  Sections include; phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on website.