The night before Christmas

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Title:

The night before Christmas

Author:

Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863, author.

Whatley, Bruce, illustrator.

Summary:

No poem better expresses the magic and excitement of Christmas Eve than Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas." Now, acclaimed illustrator Bruce Whatley has brought this favorite poem to life with stunning illustrations that perfectly capture all the joy of the Christmas holiday season. The snowy New England landscapes, the eight flying reindeer, and Saint Nicholas himself are all gloriously rendered, and will make this version of the classic poem a Christmas tradition in its own right. -- Amazon.

General Note:

Cover title.

On board pages.

Edition:

1st board book ed.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 14 x 16 cm

Genre:

Board books.

Picture books.

Christmas fiction.

Personal Subject:

Santa Claus-Juvenile fiction.

Subject Term:

Christmas -- Juvenile fiction.

Children's poetry, American.

Author(s):

Whatley, Bruce,

Publisher:

HarperFestival,

Publication Date:

2004

ISBN:

9780060739171

Publication Information:

New York, NY : HarperFestival, 2004.

Call Number:

PBB MOORE

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003651794	Board Books	MOORE	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Rich, vivid illustrations brilliantly capture jolly old St. Nick and his magical team of flying reindeer in this gorgeous edition of the classic poem.

Sharing this beautiful board book with children will remind you that Christmas is, now and forever, for children young and old.

Award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley lovingly brings Clement C. Moore's classic poem to life. This glorious edition has become a holiday favorite and is a perfect stocking stuffer.

No poem better expresses the magic and excitement of Christmas Eve than Moore's "The Night Before Christmas." Written in 1822, this timeless story of a visit from St. Nicholas has touched the hearts of children for generations.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...

Author Notes

Poet and Educator Clement Moore was born on July 15, 1770 in New York City, and was later educated at Columbia College.

Moore was a biblical scholar and professor at the Episcopal General Theological Seminary.

Moore is best known for his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", better known in more modern times as "Twas the Night Before Christmas". In 2013 this same title became a New York Times High Profile Title.

Clement Moore died in Newport, Rhode Island on July 10, 1863.

(Bowker Author Biography)