Customer Reviews

The Night Before Christmas

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The poem is legendary of course but what my children (3 and 6) love is how Tasha Tudor brings the story to life. Every drawing has so many things going on that they find new ones every time we read it. By far their favorite Chistmas book.

I discovered this book 31 years ago, for my daughter and it is still loved by all the family. The illustrations are wonderful, warm, charming and delightful and bring a special meaning to the story. We still read it to all the young children on Christmas Eve and for adults we read the story and pass a grab bag gift every time the word THE is mentioned. It would not be Christmas without this book. It is magical.

This is a beautifully illustrated version of the Christmas classic. Adults as well as children will be fascinated by the detailed drawings, which show animals as well as children and adults experiencing the wonder of Christmas.

Surely there isn't a creature who cannot come up with lines after "Twas the night before christmas/ and all through the house" I suspect "not even a mouse." Yes, this is THAT poem.

Moore's poem is a deserved classic of Christmas literature and when my teen aged niece read from this volume to my eight year old daughter curled up in her lap on Christmas morning I knew it was the best eight bucks I spent that season.

On a more practical level, this volume has well laid out text with the illustrations of Arthur Rackham, in his usual classic style superbly suiting the text. Every child deserves a copy of this poem and this would be the edition I'd recommend.

This is a great book. I have read the one in the Random House Pictureback series. The illustrations in the book are what really stand out. They are colorful and detailed and go great with the writing. They are some of the best illustrations I have seen in a book. This is a great book to read to younger or childern. The story is great but the illustrations are what really makes it a great childrens book.

Tasha Tudor doesn't disappoint. Of course, I purchased this book for its illustrations as, I'm sure, all Tudor fans do. Her illustrations for this familiar Christmas favorite are gorgeous. All the tiny creatures and details are wonderful to look at and enjoy over and over again. If you like Tasha Tudor, you won't be disappointed. If you've never seen her work, a true delight awaits you.

Tasha Tudor's gentle illustrations breathe new life and fresh fun into this delightful, timeless rhymed classic. The children, adults and the pets alike participate in the joy of Christmas; the corgi the children dance with is especially delightful. The little corgi has an almost knowing expression in her eyes; she appears to be caught up into the wonder of the holiday season.

This timeless classic will be read with delight time and again. The holiday spirit is something to be shared year-round, and this delightful presentation of the classic will certainly be welcomed.

Enjoyed this book, wonderful illustrations as Tasha Tudor is at her best.
My grand Daughter really picked up on the pictures and loves the story.

Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 10) for Reader Views (10/07)


Have you ever heard of the hoofs of eight reindeer on your roof the night before Christmas? What a sight that would be of a jolly old man in a sleigh filled with toys for all the good little girls and boys.

You have probably heard the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" story. Maybe you even heard it while you were cozy in your bed. With watercolor illustrations, Clement Clarke Moore's text comes to life in a most beautiful way. All the Christmas joy and wonder come to life through the pages of this book. "The Night Before Christmas" would make a wonderful addition to every family's celebration of the holiday.

Book received free of charge

I discovered this book 31 years ago, for my daughter and it is still loved by all the family. The illustrations are wonderful, warm, charming and delightful and bring a special meaning to the story. We still read it to all the young children on Christmas Eve and for adults we read the story and pass a grab bag gift every time the word THE is mentioned. It would not be Christmas without this book. It is magical.