Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century.

They decorate the Christmas tree, meet the toy maker, and find out about the presents he brings - including the hobby-horse, clockwork doll, musical monkey and the nutcracker doll. Choose 4 or 5 ...

A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is full of wonderful characters and follows a young girl called Clara who is given a wooden nutcracker as a present. When the ...