Mia the ballerina kitten stars in this whimsical retelling of the Christmas favorite The Nutcracker. Continuing the Mia tradition, the lavish illustrations are sure to delight tiny ballerinas and their parents. When Mia's grandfather comes to visit for the holidays, he gives Mia a very special present—a nutcracker. As grandfather tells Mia about his gift and the story of the dance, Mia is transported to the role of Clara in this clever tale within a tale.

Duration of read-aloud playback: 9 minutes 10 seconds.