Synopses & Reviews
Readers young and old are invited into the enchanting world of Mary Engelbreit in this sparkling edition of Clement C. Moore's classic poem. It is the night before Christmas, in a house so cozy and colorful, so filled with expectation, so dusted with Christmas magic that only this beloved illustrator could have created it. Shhh. A mouse is asleep in its snug den and children are dreaming as sugarplum fairies flutter around their bed. Then there's the jingle of bells...
For this merry celebration of Christmas, Mary Engelbreit has filled every page with bewitching details, rich color, and memorable characters. These include a bevy of mischievous elves, an adorable mouse, and a lovable, bespectacled Santa. The images in Mary's joyous vision will bring discovery and delight to generations of readers.
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"Fans will adore sharing this oversized, traditional treatment of the beloved Christmas poem. A delectable holiday treat." Kirkus Reviews
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"Engelbreit's visions of sugarplums translate to a busy-bright patchwork of checks, plaids, paisleys and chintzes in this oversize volume....Kids and adult fans of the artist will enjoy poring over the copious details." Publishers Weekly
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"It is difficult to find a beautiful keepsake version of this well-loved traditional poem but in the meantime, this brightly decorated one will get the job done." Children's Literature
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Mary Engelbreit s belovedNew York Timesbestselling Christmas favorite as a gorgeous jacketed hardcover, perfect for gifting or collecting
Readers young and old are invited into the enchanting world of Mary Engelbreit in this resplendent edition of Clement C. Moore s classic poem. It s the most magical evening of the year, in a house so cozy, colorful, and dusted with Christmas magic that only this beloved illustrator could have created it. With pages full of fascinating detail, rich color, and lively characters, readers will lose themselves in this wintry wonderland.
This annual bestseller will bring discovery, delight, and warmth into the hearts of readers during the holiday season and beyond
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In her New York Times bestselling holiday favorite, Mary Engelbreit whisks readers away to an enchanting world brought to life by the Queen of Christmas herself.
Fans young and old will be delighted with this resplendent edition of Clement C. Moore's classic poem. It's the most magical evening of the year, in a house so cozy and bursting with Christmas that only this beloved illustrator could have created it. Behold an unforgettable wonderland full of fascinating detail, rich color, and lively characters
This perennial bestseller will bring joy and warmth into the hearts of families during the holiday season--and beyond
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.
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She chose to illustrate Clement C. Moore's The Night Before Christmas as her first book for children. It quickly hit the New York Times bestseller list and has become part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other treasured additions to a child's first bookshelf include Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose, Mary Engelbreit's A Merry Little Christmas—both New York Times bestsellers—along with Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales and Mary Engelbreit's Fairy Tales.