The Night Before Christmas Board Book: The Classic Edition, the New York Times Bestseller (Christmas Book)

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa to life for generations, and this is the #1 New York Times bestselling edition of this classic poem.

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

These opening lines from the famous Christmas poem intially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nick, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, have been inspriring kids and captivating their minds as they prepare for the coming Santa and his reindeer. Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. This board book includes:

- A beautifully designed board book that is perfect for kids ages 1 and up
- 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 work of New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator Charles Santore 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: Charles Santore, Clement Moore
Publisher: Applesauce Press
Published: 10/15/2013
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 6.60h x 7.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781604334388

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 45419 / Night Before Christmas/'Twas the Night Before Christmas

About the Author
Charles Santore is a renowned children's book illustrator whose work 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. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories such as Snow White, The Little Mermaid 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. Charles Santore lives and works in Philadelphia.