The Night Before Christmas [Hardcover]

Tom Browning (Author), Clement C. Moore (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house…for decades families have gathered together to read Clement C. Moore’s eternally enchanting holiday poem. And now there’s a magical new version to ring in the season with joy.

Featuring beautiful original illustrations by award-winning artist Tom Browning, this stunning edition of The Night Before Christmas stands apart from the rest. Browning, regarded in the gift industry as America’s premiere Santa painter, has created a classically styled Saint Nick—the quintessential round, jolly, white-bearded figure that everyone, young and old, imagines. The look is timeless, traditional, filled with warmth and sentiment: exactly what Christmas should be.

The story’s enduring charm and Browning’s memorable art make The Night Before Christmas a must-have for any child who is just discovering the tale—and every adult who has loved it forever.

 

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–A series of greeting-card-type paintings fails to coalesce as a new or unique addition to the many versions of the classic poem already available. The layout is static and somewhat confusing with a variety of unrelated cameo images appearing in the text boxes. The full-page images of Santa seem suitable for framing, but not really much else.–Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library END

About the Author

Tom Browning is the author of many publications, including the acclaimed instructional book Timeless Techniques for Better Oil Painting. He is also the illustrator of the successful children’s book Santa’s Time Off and an award-winning member of the Northwest Rendezvous Group. Browning’s art is represented by the Wilcox Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming.

He lives with his wife Joyce in Bend, Oregon, where they have operated a decorator print and greeting card business for the past twenty-two years. His Santas appear in many manufactured products, including top-selling designs in clothtique figures by Possible Dreams.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Innovation (October 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402754841
• ISBN-13: 978-1402754845
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This version is a treasure far beyond the words., March 6, 2010

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My son is five and already an authority on Santa. We looked inside many books on The Night Before Christmas and he simply did not get into the pictures. Then we found this version illustrated by an artist who must have Santa in his heart. My son loves the full-page images of Santa and all the smaller images he calls "picture windows". He enjoys telling the story in his own words as he looks at each picture. I love the way the illustrations focus on evoking key sensations that add to the heart of the story. Thank you Mr. Tom Browning. You have made this story a treasure far beyond the words!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED!!!!, January 6, 2010

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Patricia Campbell "G.I JANE" (Shenandoah Valley ,VA USA) - See all my reviews
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I was extremely SHOCKED to see no reviews on this BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED version of "THE Night Before Christmas".... A Treasure to pass down through the generations... HEIRLOOM QUALITY!!!! I'd ordered a copy for my grandson and was so impressed I had to order one for myself... I guess there are certain things we NEVER OUT-GROW!!!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Night Before Christmas, February 1, 2010

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Harriette Peay (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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i bought this book for my daughter,long grown and married. she was delighted; it brought back happy memories for both of us. the coloring and the delightful pictures are unsurpassed. This is the most charming edition ever; everyone needs a copy, just to make a happy day, even in July.