Introduce the youngest readers to the magic of the classic Christmas storyThe Nutcracker. A young girl named Clara and her brother, Fritz, receive presents on Christmas Eve from their family. Clara is particularly intrigued by a nutcracker that her uncle made and wishes for it to become life-sized. Her wish comes true with the help of her uncle, and she meets an intriguing cast of characters and even travels to a magical world—but was it all a dream? The perfect gift for any child who loves Christmas stories and fairy tales!

Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. We create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, we've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Kids love to read, touch, and play while learning, so our program includes products for all ages, including box sets; board books; puzzle books; learning flash cards; interactive coloring, activity, and word play formats; and boards games for the entire family. Our dream team - more than 100 employees worldwide - have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of children's books. With this expertise, we present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. We are modern and educational and strive to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. We connect to the needs of busy parents and aim to enrich the time spent with their children. Our goal is to make children - and their parents - happy!

Lena Zolotareva’s portfolio is full of illustrations for various projects, but children’s books will always have a special place in it, because as she says, helping children to grow into happy adults is the most important thing.