The Nutcracker — Niroot Puttapipat

An exquisite gift edition of "The Nutcracker" captures the spirit of the Christmas ballet in elegant illustrations -- and delivers a glorious pop-up finale.

"The Nutcracker" is one of the world's most popular ballets, telling the captivating story of Clara and the Nutcracker prince as they journey into a land of fantasy. Inspired by Marius Petipa's sets for the original production of the ballet, Niroot Puttapipat's delicate silhouette illustrations dance across pale, watercolor-washed backgrounds in a unique interpretation. Starkly beautiful, this keepsake edition evokes all the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve as Clara and the prince waltz between worlds -- and culminates in a 3-D spread bringing the dreamlike Land of Sweets to life.