Vintage 1993 Nutcracker Story Book Set, Advent Calendar, Tree Ornaments

Like the peek-a-boo windows of Advent calendars, books in the series are numbered 1 through 24, to be started on December Ist and opened one per day through Christmas Eve. But inside is more than just decoration. Read in sequence, the full-color illustrated board books tell the complete story of the Nutcracker ballet, from a first glimpse of the Stahlbaum house (Book 1) to the duel with the Mouse King (14) to the magic sleigh that whisks Marie and her prince away (24). A set of 24 miniature books arranged in sequence, THe NUTCRACKER STORY BOOK SET & ADVENT CALENDAR retells the classic tale through all the delightful suspense of an Advent calendar. Its innovative design mirrors the story-within-a-story magic of the fairy tale itself, as front cover flaps, like stage curtains, part to reveal the books nestled within. And its subject is timeless. Such a cute set! Use the books as ornaments once they’re read. Or they would make a cute prop for self on the Shelf to read! Complete set, in good used condition. Some of the tabs that hold the books in have become a little bit torn from use.