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The Nutcracker's Night Before Christmas by Keith Brockett The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas by Keith Brockett Illustrated by Joseph Cowman @Copyright 2015 Sleeping Bear Press on the cover THE NUTCRACKER’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Keith Brockett with illustrations by Joseph Cowman. Preparations for a doomed stage production of the classic ballet go from terribly bad to ridiculously worse. But it’s Christmas Eve and help is on the way! Ages 4 to 8. Sleeping Bear Press (9781585368891) $15.99 THE SOUTHERNER’S COOKBOOK From the editors of Garden & Gun—the magazine that features the best of Southern cooking, dining, cocktails, and customs—comes this guide to the traditions and innovations that define today’s Southern food culture. Harper Wave (9780062242419) $37.50 children’s CAILLOU STORYBOOK TREASURY PETE THE CAT AND THE BEDTIME BLUES This 25th anniversary storybook is by James and Kimberly Dean. 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