In this retelling of the original 1816 German story, a nutcracker under a terrible spell is given to young Marie as a Christmas gift, and when she helps him defeat the Mouse King, breaking the spell, he takes her to visit kingdom.

New York Times bestseller! From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor. This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone's favorite time-honored characters-Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more. Readers will enjoy Mary Engelbreit's interpretations of the mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing...

Ann Estelle is disappointed by the simplicity of her new Easter hat, but after a robin lays eggs in it, she is not only excited about the baby birds but also about decorating her hat from last year for the neighborhood parade.

This charming storybook treasury from New York Times bestselling artist Mary Engelbreit features twenty time-honored nursery and fairy tales brought together for the first time ever in this collection. Rendered in Mary's signature style, this enchanting selection of childhood classics has been specially chosen from Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales and Mary Engelbreit's Fairy Tales. With so many delightful illustrations to pore over, readers of all...

Everyone loves a good dessert, and Mary Engelbreit is no different! But it's no secret that Mary isn't the cook in her family. On the subject of cooking, she once stated, If my family had to depend on me for food, they would starve to death in a really cute kitchen." So for 120 Dessert Recipe Favorites: Mary Englebreit's Fan Fare Cookbook, Mary called upon family, friends, and fans to submit their all-time favorite dessert recipes. 120 Dessert Recipe...

Mary Engelbreit knows that many of our dearest childhood memories are linked to Christmastime. Now, those memories, illustrated by one of America's favorite artists, are gathered in this Big Book of Santa. This special edition contains Mary's favorite Santa works of art. You don't have to be a child to appreciate the magic of Christmas. By recalling the joy and innocence of children, the excitement and activity of the preparations, and the true meaning...

I surely wish with all my heart, This day of Jesus' birth, That peace and love and happiness Soon cover all the earth. Mary Engelbreitrings in the holiday with a Christmas collection that includes many of her favorite carols, the story of Jesus' birth, and beloved poems that touch the heart and celebrate the miracle of the season.

"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with...