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The Night Before Christmas

Name: The Night Before Christmas
Author: Clement Clarke Moore
ISBN: 9780824918842

by Clement Clarke Moore, Janet Samuel (Illustrator)

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Overview

This sweet update of a beloved tradition is sure to fill any child's eyes with wonder and their dreams with sugarplums. From the adorable reindeer pulling the sleigh to the almost-plush-looking Santa, the lighthearted style of Janet Samuel's illustrations will delight youngsters and their families. A special flocking treatment and glitter on the cover draws in the eye and will be fun for children to touch.

Synopsis

The classic Christmas poem is illustrated in a style little ones will love. This sweet update of a beloved tradition is sure to fill any child's eyes with wonder and their dreams with sugarplums. From the adorable reindeer pulling the sleigh to the almost-plush-looking Santa, the lighthearted style of Janet Samuel's illustrations will delight youngsters and their families. A special flocking treatment and glitter on the cover draws in the eye and will be fun for children to touch. Ages 2-5.

About the Author, Clement Clarke Moore

Charles Santore is a renowned illustrator and his many awards include the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, the Alumni Award of the Philadelphia College of Art, and the Hamilton King Award. Charles Santore’s illustrations are part of the permanent collections of the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA; The Free Library of Philadelphia; New York City’s Museum of Modern Art; The United States Department of the Interior and many private collections.

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From the Publisher

"Santore has illustrated many classic stories, including Snow White, The Wizard of Oz, and The Little Mermaid, and he now brings to life Moore’s 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' in characteristically elegant and detail-rich paintings. His is a very traditional vision, as he brings readers inside a stately colonial home, tastefully appointed with wreaths, garlands, and stockings. In a particularly nice bit of design, when the narrator 'Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash,' readers can do the same, opening a double-page gatefold that reveals a quiet village blanketed by snow—and a sleigh silhouetted against the moon. It’s a gorgeous interpretation of a beloved holiday classic. All ages. (Oct.)"

—Publisher's Weekly, starred review