Books published by publisher Music Games

Homeless on the rain-swept streets of St. Petersburg, Russia, Misha sneaks into the back door of a large theater building that reminds him of a birthday cake. He is looking for warmth and food. Inside he finds a fantastic world where things are never what they seem and fairy tales become real. When Auntie Oksana, a seamstress in the costume shop, takes him under her wing, Misha feels safe. He even dreams of joining the children dancing in the Nutcracker premier. But his dream suddenly turns into a nightmare. He must use all his street smarts to escape from the Mouse King and find his way back to the theater. This moving classic tale transports the reader to Russia where love, loyalty and the magic of theater battle with a corrupt and calculating world. RPARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD, DR. TOY'S BEST SOFTWARE OF THE YEAR and other awards! Giving children an outlet for exploring their own appreciation of music is so necessary especially in today's era of cutbacks in school music programs. This software title does just that. Nutcracker is a musical adventure that celebrates subtle nuances differences of instruments, melodies and orchestras. What is so impressive about this CD-ROM is how much fun kids had while really putting their musical ears to the test. Make sure you have the sound turned up as each aspect of the Nutcracker is explored with a whimsical, lighthearted approach that will make your visit to this annual holiday classic even more memorable.