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

'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 illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables
• 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
• A classic for children ages 1-4 or the young at heart

Charles Santore's works 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 children's stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

Formato	Tapa dura
Número de Páginas	24
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Applesauce Press
Fecha de Publicación	2017-10-31
Dimensiones	10.1" x 9.8" x 0.9" pulgadas
Serie	Oversized Padded Board Books
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	Si
Edad	3-5
Temas	Navidad

Santore, Charles

The work of New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator Charles Santore 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 children's stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

Moore, Clement

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.