To sweeten the anticipation of an annual performance of “The Nutcracker” or to establish a tradition, adults and children can settle in with this charming retelling of a young girl's dreamy visit to the Land of the Sugarplum Fairy. By E.T.A. Hoffman, the story is enhanced with magnificent color illustrations created especially for this edition by the late award-winning artist Don Daily. This high-quality, handsomely produced volume is destined for the permanent home library. Launch date: August 6, 2003.