The nutcracker

The Nutcracker // Join young Clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a Sugar Plum Fairy. Her magical Christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are an unforgettable delight. In this most festive ballet, gigantic sets, lavish costumes, 60 dancers and a full orchestra combine to make the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family.

Illustration from THE NUTCRACER, by Susan Jeffers "The first part of my work is to find a story that inspires pictures in me. It is like being a dancer and having to wait for the music to move your feet. Everything comes from this." - Susan Jeffers. Susan Jeffers' semi-autobiographical story, MY PONY, is the tale of a girl who dreams of having a pony. After her parents explain that it is too expensive and would require a lot of space to take on such a pet, the little girl begins drawing an…