A little girl helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and changes him into a handsome prince.

"Valentine's Day is coming! Posey is so excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone at school. Then she learns that one of her classmates doesn't have any valentines to give out. Can Princess Posey and her tutu find the perfect way to help?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single, worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery...

Sylvie gets to attend ballet school, just like her big sister.

Lili is thrilled to be dancing the part of a guest in the party scene of The Nutcracker ballet.

Count down from 10 to 1 to discover a surprise at the end!

Tallulah is thrilled to play a mouse in a professional production of The Nutcracker and works very hard to be the most marvelous mouse of all, but opening night brings some surprises.

"A young dancer finds confidence in herself in this picture book about dance, individuality, and self expression"-- Provided by publisher. When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.

Relates the story of the popular ballet in which a little girl's love for the Nutcracker brings him to life.

When Lupita realizes that ballet slippers matching her skin tone do not exist, she takes messy measures to create a pair just in time for her recital.