Synopses & Reviews
'Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.
Synopsis
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...
Synopsis
'Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.
About the Author
Clement C. Moore (1779-1863), an American scholar and poet, first wrote
The Night Before Christmas in 1822 to entertain his children. A friend submitted it to a local newspaper,
The Troy Sentinel, where it was published on December 23, 1823. Moore's delightful description of St. Nicholas and his eight flying reindeer has since become the definitive portrait of Santa Claus.
Bruce Whatley is one of Australias best-loved and most-respected author-illustrators. His most recent books include the enormously successful and award-winning Diary of a Wombat, written by Jackie French, and its companion volume, The Secret World of Wombats, also illustrated by Bruce. The best selling team have also collaborated on Pete the Sheep, and most recently, Josephine Wants to Dance. Two of Bruces previous books, The Ugliest Dog in the World and Tails from Grandads Attic, were named as Notable Books by the Childrens Book Council of Australia in 1993 and 1996 respectively. Looking for Crabs was shortlisted by the Childrens Book Council in 1993 and Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase was named an Honour Book by the Childrens Book Council in 1998. Bruce has illustrated forty books to date, including a number that he has co-written with Rosie Smith. Their latest collaboration was Little White Dogs Cant Jump.