Woodland Advent 2019, Day 18 - Polar Bear Ribbon Dance

Woodland Nutcracker © Frances Tyrrell

Now for the Polar Bear's lively ribbon dance! "Clara's paws grew tired from clapping."

Woodland Advent 2019, Day 17 - Panda Pandas!

Woodland Nutcracker © Frances Tyrrell

Here come the Giant Pandas, with a lively juggling act! "The cups, saucers, teapot, and lid flew between the huge paws of the magnificent bears, but not one piece was broken." Avril Tyrrell, Woodland Nutcracker 1999

Woodland Advent, Day 9

Woodland Nutcracker © Frances Tyrrell

"Thank you for a lovely party".  The visitors go home, the party is over, and little cubs go to bed.
(Almost).

Woodland Advent 2019, Day 8

Woodland Nutcracker © Frances Tyrrell

Nutcracker Bear "neatly mended" by Grandfather.  The party is almost over, and the magic about to begin.

Woodland Advent 2019, Day 6

Woodland Nutcracker © Frances Tyrrell

Here are Clara Bear and Grandpa, with the beautiful Nutcracker.  "Grandpa arrived with hand-made gifts from his workshop:  dancing puppets on strings, tin soldiers, and a handsome carved Nutcracker bear. "

Woodland Nutcracker © Frances Tyrrell