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The Night Before Christmas Oversized Padded Board Book Spiral-Bound | 2017-10-31

Clement Moore Charles Santore (Illustrated by)

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The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the padded, oversized board book edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling classic poem written by Clement C. Moore.

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This oversized board book edition includes:

  • A beautifully padded oversized board book
  • Lavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore
  • The original poem by Clement Clark Moore
  • A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder"

The Night Before Christmas:

  • Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings
  • Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for kids and friends
  • A classic for children ages 1-4

Charles Santore's works has been widely exhibited in museums and is widely celebrated. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
Original Binding: Board Book
Pages: 24 pages
ISBN-10: 1604337494
Item Weight: 1.6 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7 x 0.8 x 10.3 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 31 to 100 ratings
Clement Clarke Moore, (1779-1863), was a professor at New York City's General Theological Seminary (built on land donated by his father) who, in an 1836 reprint of A Visit From St. Nicholas (more commonly known today as Twas the Night Before Christmas), was first credited as the author of the poem, and later included it in an anthology of his work.