The Night Before Christmas (Miniature Edition): The Classic Edition

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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 this #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem. This is the miniature hardcover edition featuring a four-panel foldout and an ornament-designed ribbon market, perfect for gifting and hanging on Christmas trees!

'Twasthe 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 asA Visit from Saint Nicholas,and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud and as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This keepsake edition includes:

- A beautifully designed mini hardcover book
- A four-page foldout
- Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist CharlesSantore
- The original poem by Clement Clark Moore
- A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer

The Night Before Christmas:

-Is perfect for family read-aloudsor gatherings
- Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift
- A classic for children ages of all ages or the young at heart

CharlesSantoresworks has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic childrens stories, includingThe Little Mermaid,Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,Snow White, andThe Wizard of Oz.

Author Bio

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 ofA Visit From St. Nicholas(more commonly known today asTwas the Night Before Christmas), was first credited as the author of the poem, and later included it in an anthology of his work.

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic childrens stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellows Paul Reveres Ride, which was named 2004 Childrens Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Childrens Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.