In this episode of Classical Kids Storytime from American Public Media, Steve narrates a version of "The Nutcracker." A little girl named Clara receives a wooden nutcracker toy from her toymaker godfather for Christmas. Later that night, she experiences a magical adventure in a kingdom made of desserts with her Nutcracker Prince. The next morning, she wakes up wondering whether it was all a dream or the magic of Christmas come to life.
1. Clara was celebrating Christmas Eve with her family and neighbors.
2. Clara received a wooden Nutcracker from her godfather.
3. Clara's brother Fritz broke her Nutcracker.
4. Clara's godfather patched the Nutcracker back together.
5. Clara fell asleep under the Christmas tree and woke up to find herself in a magical sleigh with her Nutcracker Prince.
6. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince went to a magical kingdom made of desserts.
7. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince watched dancers perform from different countries and were served hot beverages and sweets.
8. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince danced with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court.
9. Clara fell asleep and woke up the next day under the Christmas tree with her Nutcracker still in her arms.