The Night Before Christmas: The Collectible Edition - Leather

by Clement Moore (Author), Charles Santore (Illustrator)

The Night Before Christmas?is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this #1?New York Times?bestselling edition of the classic poem.

'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 is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This imitation leather collectable edition includes:

• A beautifully designed leather-bound package
• A large four-page foldout that helps immerse you in the story
• Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables
• A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder"

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 1-4 or the young at heart
• A wonderful display piece for holiday decoration

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?The Little Mermaid, ?Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, ?Snow White, and?The Wizard of Oz.?

Author Biography

Clement C. Moore (1770-1863) is an American scholar and poet who is best known for The Night Before Christmas, which was originally published anonymously as "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" in The Troy Sentinel on December 23, 1823

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have 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. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Paul Revere's Ride, which was named 2004 Children's Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children's Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.