The Night Before Christmas: The Heirloom Edition

by Clement Moore, Charles Santore (Illustrator)

Overview

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic heirloom hardcover edition featuring an audio CD narrated by Jeff Bridges, a countdown-to-Christmas calendar, and a four-page foldout, perfect for gifting!

'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 has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This classic heirloom edition includes:

• A beautifully designed hardcover with an embossed foil-stamped cover
• Audio CD narrated by Jeff Bridges
• A countdown-to-Christmas calendar
• A large four-page foldout that helps immerse you in the story
• 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 of all ages 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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604336771
Publisher:	Applesauce Press
Publication date:	10/04/2016
Series:	The Classic Edition
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	204,858
Product dimensions:	11.20(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

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.

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.

Read an Excerpt

"Charles Santore's breathtaking [books] include the nostalgia-laden The Night Before Christmas, a Snow White whose evil queen exhibits the kind of chilling sensuality we associate with Swinburne's poetry, The Wizard of Oz wonderfully reimagined, and a rumbustious Aesop's Fables, as well as half dozen other children's favorites."
— Michael Dirda, The Washington Post