Twas the Night Before Christmas

by Clement C Moore, Sofia Sita (Illustrator)

Overview

Read the Classic Christmas Eve Story!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532436413
Publisher:	Xist Publishing
Publication date:	11/07/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 10 Years

About the Author

Clement C. Moore was born in New York City in 1779. A professor and writer, he is best known for this poem, which he wrote for his children in 1822. Originally entitled A Visit from St. Nicholas, the poem soon became better known by its famous first line: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Editorial Reviews

The famous poem is presented here with a cast of charming mice, including Santa Mouse in the starring role. He is shown on the glitter-accented cover flying in his mouse-sized sleigh with his team of eight tiny reindeer that truly fit that description. The attractive design features a large format with pages of heavy cardstock, and each double-page spread includes touches of glitter highlighting snow, stars and decorations. Appealing watercolors depict a cozy home ready for the holiday, with one spread showing a cutaway view like an open dollhouse. The illustrations follow an old-fashioned interpretation of the well-loved poem, with mice taking the place of the characters. The choice of mice to tell the story gives new meaning to the phrase "not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." Sweet, but probably not lasting. (Picture book. 3-7)

Kirkus Reviews