The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition)

The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition) - Hardcover

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The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition) - Hardcover

The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition) - Hardcover

by Clement C. Moore
$22.99
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Book Overview

by Clement C. Moore (Author), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

A gorgeous gift edition of a Christmas classic with a soft cloth spine and gold foil, illustrated by the beloved creator of Strega Nona.

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

This beautiful gift edition of a beloved Christmas classic features Tomie dePaola's iconic illustrations in a wonderful new package. With a soft cloth spine and gold foil, this is the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family to enjoy.

While the family sleeps, rosy-cheeked St. Nicholas appears, filling the stockings with dolls and blocks, toy animals and candy canes, before taking off over the snow-capped hills in his sleigh.

Called "a shareable Christmas treasure" in a Booklist starred review, The Night Before Christmas was Tomie dePaola's 100th book when it was originally published and has been in print for over 30 years. Tomie dePaola's warm, nostalgic illustrations brings this beloved holiday poem to life, full of cheerful details kids will love to pore over.

Author Biography

Clement C. Moore was born in 1779 in New York City and went on to become a philanthropist and professor of theology and ancient languages. He was the father of nine children, for whom he often wrote poetry.

Niroot Puttapipat grew up in Thailand, the grandson of a Thai princess. He has had a lifelong interest in art and literature and is the illustrator of THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN. He now lives in London.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.47 x 10.54 x 7.83 IN
Publication Date: October 20, 2026
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Night Before Christmas/'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN9780823464470
Author Clement C. Moore
PublisherHoliday House
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Clement C. Moore, who taught Biblical history in New York City, wrote this Christmas favorite in 1822 for his own children. He later published it as A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS. Corinne Malvern (1901-1956) was a commercial artist who made her mark in fashion advertising and children's books. She was an art editor of Ladies' Home Journal, and often painted its magazine covers. She illustrated many iconic Little Golden Books, including A Day at the Seashore, Heidi, The Night Before Christmas, Doctor Dan the Bandage Man, Christmas Carols, and Nurse Nancy.

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