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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Charming version of a classic,
By 3 polkadots (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Night Before Christmas (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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Magical,
This review is from: The Night Before Christmas (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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Lots of versions of a classic tale, this is the best!,
By Megan's Mom (CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Night Before Christmas (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!
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