This classic edition of the ever-popular poem is illustrated with a mid-nineteenth-century New England setting.
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Tomie De Paola is internationally recognized for having written and illustrated many children's books, including "The Lady of Guadalupe", "The Clown of God", "Cat on the Doverfell", "Big Anthony and the Magic Ring", and "Strega Nona", a Caldecott Honor book. Using watercolours and inks in this book to create full-colour illustrations, Mr. de Paola is faithful to the text. Since St. Nicholas is described in the poem as "a right jolly old elf," the artist has made him elflike, and shows him driving a miniature sleigh with eight tiny reindeer. Mr. de Paola has set the poem in a mid-nineteenth century New England town, using quilt designs from his own collection for the borders. This is the 100th book he has illustrated.
Clement Moore, who was a professor at General Theological Seminary, wrote "The Night Before Christmas" for his children in 1822. The poem was originally called "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and was first published in the newspaper, Troy Sentinel, in 1823.
Clement Moore, who was a professor at General Theological Seminary, wrote "The Night Before Christmas" for his children in 1822. The poem was originally called "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and was first published in the newspaper, Troy Sentinel, in 1823.
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Clement Clarke Moore was a professor of religion and the author of several scholarly works. What he is most remembered for, however, is his poem "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," later called "The Night Before Christmas," and written as a Christmas gift for his six children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Old fashioned and charming,
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This review is from: The Night Before Christmas (Paperback)
As soon as December rolled around, I knew I had to find a good illustrated copy of "The Night Before Christmas" to share with my 15-month-old son. I've always loved the lilt and old fashioned charm of this poem, and the way it adds to the aura of the season. This was just what I was looking for. Tomie de Paola's illustrations match the tone of the poem perfectly: old fashioned and charming. The setting is New England during the 1840s. Each illustration is rich with quaint details, and each page is bordered with patterns from old timey quilts. It's a beautiful book and a holiday favorite.
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Same story - Beautiful illustrations,
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I truly love the illustrations that Tomie dePaola brought to this age old story of Christmas. I always enjoy his simple, yet magical, artwork.
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