The Nutcracker and Other Stories is about a squirrel, Bushy Tail, and his little adventures. Bushy Tail is a squirrel, who unlike other squirrels does not know how to break open a nut. He prefers climbing trees and claims he simply does not like nuts. He meets Mr. Beaver, who tells him a story about a turtle that once climbed an oak tree. Bushy Tail decides to climb the tree himself. A snake, a bunch of ants, and his mother advise him and help him connect to his true self. Read on to find out if Bushy Tail succeeds in breaking open a nut!