Children's Book: Little Golden Book, The Nutcracker, Gold Binding, Hardcover, Vintage 1991, SOLD

Clara's nutcracker prince comes to life in this festive 1991 Little Golden Book with a gleaming gold binding. Retold by: Rita Balducci | Illustrator: Barbara Lanza Publisher: Western Publishing Co. Copyright: 1991 Format: Hardcover, gold binding Dimensions: 8" x 6.75" Reading Level: Ages 3–5, also enjoyed by early readers age 5 and up Condition: Very good — gold binding in excellent condition; very light wear on the covers; no writing, torn pages, or folded pages. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final. Retold by Rita Balducci and illustrated by Barbara Lanza, this title is part of the beloved Little Golden Books line, adapting E.T.A. Hoffmann's original 1816 story (by way of Tchaikovsky's famous 1892 ballet) into a gentle picture-book format for young children. A charming gift for a young ballet or holiday fan building their book collection. Little Golden Books launched in 1942 as a joint venture between Simon & Schuster, the Artists and Writers Guild, and Western Printing & Lithographing Company, selling sturdy, affordable picture books for 25 cents — a line that would go on to include hundreds of adaptations of classic stories and ballets, introducing generations of children to works like The Nutcracker long before they ever saw a stage production. Browse our shop for more vintage Little Golden Books and Christmas children's collectibles to round out your collection.