The Night Before Christmas: A Robert Ingpen Picture Book

by Clement C. Moore, Robert Ingpen (Illustrator)

Overview

'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . .

The scene is set for a magical Christmas Eve and one of the best-loved Christmas stories of all time.

Clement C. Moore first read this timeless poem to his young children on Christmas Eve in 1822. It was published anonymously in a New York newspaper the following year and quickly spread around the world, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition for many families.

This beautiful picture book edition brings together the classic verse with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781803380520
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date:	11/29/2022
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.88(w) x 11.02(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

ROBERT INGPEN was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honored with Membership of the Order of Australia. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includes Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Wendy, The Jungle Book, The Wind in the Willows and A Christmas Carol. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong, Australia.