The Night Before Christmas

By: Clement C. Moore, Bruce Whatley (Illustrator)

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Board Book | 28 September 2004

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Board Book
32 Pages

Age
4+

Dimensions(cm)
14.02 x 15.22 x 0.18

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Rich, vivid illustrations brilliantly capture jolly old St. Nick and his magical team of flying reindeer in this gorgeous edition of the classic poem.

Sharing this beautiful board book with children will remind you that Christmas is, now and forever, for children young and old.

Award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley lovingly brings Clement C. Moore's classic poem to life. This glorious edition has become a holiday favorite and is a perfect stocking stuffer.

No poem better expresses the magic and excitement of Christmas Eve than Moore's "The Night Before Christmas." Written in 1822, this timeless story of a visit from St. Nicholas has touched the hearts of children for generations.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...

Industry Reviews

A smiling Santa in goggles and aviator helmet speeds up the Christmas Eve delivery system with updated transportation from his "Far Northair" sleigh. This futuristic-looking vehicle still uses eight reindeer, but additional propulsion is controlled through sophisticated equipment in the covered cockpit (including a built-in beverage maker with choices from hot chocolate to borsht). This interpretation of Moore's classic poem finds Santa making a delivery to a household with three children in a traditional, suburban neighborhood. The father of the family springs out of bed in a panic in one dramatic spread, with his hand seeming to stretch right off the page toward the reader. A diverse crew of helpers joins Santa on his Christmas Eve flight, with costumed elves from many countries and ethnic groups helping to unload the toys and clean the soot off Santa's red cape, furry pants and pointed boots. Elves and toys decorate the endpapers and also appear as spot illustrations at the end of the poem's verses, which are attractively framed with bold, red borders on alternating spreads. An "interview" of St. Nick by illustrator Watson concludes the volume. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews)

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