Booky Advent Calendar Day 19: "Search and Find: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A Hoffmann and Federica Fenna (Studio Press)

Booky Advent Calendar Day 19 and a real treat for busy little bees who love looking through all the tiny little details in their picture books.

The latest "Search and Find" book from Studio Press, with gorgeous illustrations from Federica Fenna is inspired by the classic Christmas story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A Hoffmann.

The book begins by introducing you to the major players in this fantastic christmas tale, including of course the gnash-toothed Nutcracker, and his nemesis The Mouse King.

We've seen so many amazing stage productions of this story so it's great to have a book to accompany our memories of a story that has all the classic elements of a brilliant christmas tale.

The aim, of course, is to find all the hidden objects in each page spread - beautifully illustrated as they are, and chock full of seasonal details.

Meet the cast. The steadfast Nutcracker and the nefarious mouse king!

Each scene is so beautiful and atmospheric, a real christmas treat!

Isn't that the most beautiful christmas tree you've ever seen in a children's book? You can almost taste those gingerbread men!

Utterly fantastic, and a perfect christmas book gift.

"Search and Find: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A Hoffmann and Federica Fenna is out now, published by Studio Press (kindly supplied for review).