The Night Before Christmas is the most enduring and memorable of all holiday poems. Celebrated artist Gyo Fujikawa brings new levels of excitement and joy to the verse, concocting a variety of goodies to feed sugarplum visions. From the first lovable image of a pink-eared mouse to the final spread of Papa waving goodbye as Santa and his reindeer fly away into the sky, Fujikawa provides pure enchantment. Kittens and dogs curl up everywhere in the old-fashioned home; stockings hang by the fireplace; and a group of irresistibly adorable children nestle next to cakes, cookies, and candy canes on a bed of soft dreamy clouds. Young readers and adults alike will be mesmerized. This edition of The Night Before Christmas was originally published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1961.
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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By 3 polkadots
Format:Hardcover
There is something magical about any of Gyo Fujikawa's books, and The Night Before Christmas is no exception. From the enchanting illustration on the inside of the book cover to the peek inside provided by the cross-section of the house on the title page, Fujikawa's version of this classic poem immediately draws in the reader. Two of my favorite pages include the children sleeping amidst their sugar-plum dreams, and the illlustrations of Santa that accompany the descriptions of his eyes, cheeks, beard, round belly, etc. The illustrations will definitely appear vintage to current readers, but this only adds to the charm of the book. This is indeed a Christmas treasure.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Sarah C.
Format:Hardcover
My absolute favorite version of The Night Before Christmas. I adored it as a child, and am so happy it is still available so that I can read it to my children. A true delight.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Megan's Mom
Format:Hardcover
The best illustrated version of The Night Before Christmas, hands down! I had this book when I was a child and have very fond memories of my father reading it to me at Christmastime. I adored the beautiful illustrations. Gyo Fujikawa is a wonderful children's book illustrater. The drawings are classic and precious, beautifully detailed without being too busy. Now I plan to read this to my own daughter!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Christmas Gift!
I have always preferred the Gyo Fujikawa series of books for the precious little ones in my life. They make great gifts!
Published 3 months ago by L. Deshon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very sweet illustrations and a classic tale
Sweet illustrations and a classic story. Our son was 20 months old this holiday and enjoyed going through this book with us. Read more
Published 4 months ago by HawkeyeMom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great find
My mom still has the night before Christmas book from when I was little (I am 32) and it looks pretty bad plus when I was little I drew all over it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful version of Twas the Night before........
I was familiar with this author's work, wanted the original version of the Christmas classic for our 2-year-old granddaughter, and I knew this book would have beautiful... Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Special version of this classic tale
I collect children's books, and have an extensive collection. I decided before I had children that, for each child's first Christmas, I would buy a version of The Night Before... Read more
Published on July 20, 2010 by BostonMama
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best version of the Night Before Christmas ever
I had this book as a child and now my kids have two copies. If you want the sweetest, warmest illustrations to tell the tale of the magical night of Santa Claus, look no further.
Published on January 17, 2010 by P. Robson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best version ever
I bought this book for my family when my children were very little. My daughter knew it by heart when she was 2 1/2. The illustrations are adorable. Read more
Published on December 13, 2009 by Rockin' Senior
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet version of the classic Christmas story
I had this version of the book when I was a child. My father read it to us every Christmas Eve. I still have the original but I was so happy to find it again. Read more
Published on January 31, 2009 by C. Gillis
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