A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids | Hardcover | JUVENILE FICTION/Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent Each December, thousands of children delight in the ballet version of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Now in paperback is a richly detailed edition of the original tale by acclaimed children’s book author and editor Janet Schulman. Artist Renee Graef adds her own enchantment with stunning, jewel-like paintings that bring the story immediately to life.