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"Share the wonder of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated picture book of Clement C. Moore's classic festive poem."
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Written in 1822 for his children, Clement C Moore's classic poem has become part of the magic of Christmas Eve. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, American writer and illustrator, Tomie DePaola sets the poem in the 1840s using his own home in New Hampshire as a stage for the story.
DePaola's Father Christmas is a very round and jolly chap, and the verse plays out through colourful folk art with the pages bordered by designs that were inspired by traditional New England quilts. The Night Before Christmas is perfect festive bedtime reading and captures the excitement and wonder for children as they wait for the arrival of Santa.
Here is a delightful poem that tells the story of the night before Christmas, when Santa Claus arrives with his reindeer and clambers down the chimney to fill the stockings by the hearth. The text and pictures combine to capture the feeling of magic and excitement, and give a real sense of warmth and Christmas spirit. Tomie dePaola has set the poem in the 1840s, using his own home in a small New Hampshire village as a model.
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Here is a delightful poem that tells the story of the night before Christmas, when Santa Claus arrives with his reindeer and clambers down the chimney to fill the stockings by the hearth. The text and pictures combine to capture the feeling of magic and excitement, and give a real sense of warmth and Christmas spirit.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Night Before Christmas and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Night Before Christmas features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Traditional Tales, Festive Fiction, Stories in Verse, Picture storybooks, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
Hardback, Paperback, Board book. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Night Before Christmas was written by Clement C. Moore and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
The Night Before Christmas has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
