The Night Before Christmas: The Classic Edition

By Clement Moore and Charles Santore

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this classic 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 classic edition includes:

• A beautifully designed eBook
• 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" for one of the reindeer

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 nostalgic 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 Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: May 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9781646433308

Clement Moore

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.

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Reviews for The Night Before Christmas

[purpledog-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is my all time favorite Christmas book to read. I read it almost every year and enjoy it just as much as the first time. It is even more enjoyable to read to the grand kids.

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Originally published anonymously in The Troy Sentinel in 1823, Clement Clarke Moore's famous Christmas poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, which celebrates the nighttime visit of Santa Claus to one sleeping household, is here presented in a gorgeous over-sized picture-book edition, with a slightly modernized text and beautiful artwork by Charles Santore. Each two-page spread features one or two verses of the poem, with full-color artwork depicting the scene mentioned in the accompanying text.Although quite familiar with A Visit from St. Nicholas, this lovely adaptation by Santore is the first picture-book based upon the celebrated poem that I have read. Not surprisingly, given my fondness for the poem itself, I found the text here delightful - it rolls off the tongue, when read aloud! - but I also greatly enjoyed the artwork, which captures the beauty and magic of that late night visit. My favorite scene, and one I am glad was retained in this adaptation, given contemporary concerns about smoking, is the one in which wreaths of smoke circle around Saint Nicholas' head. The swirling white smoke just makes that particular scene seem especially enchanting! Recommended to anyone looking for beautiful picture-book presentations of Clarke's immortal poem.