Running Press is proud to be the publisher of the best-selling edition among all the available versions of Clement C. Moore’s classic Christmas Eve poem. With appearances at the top of the New York Times bestseller list over the past ten years, illustrator Christian Birmingham’s stunning interpretation of this holiday favorite has been clearly embraced by the market. Now, for the second year in row, we are thrilled to have Birmingham’s gorgeous illustrations available in a board book edition. These two unbelievably priced treasures have become as much a tradition for booksellers as the classic tale itself.
The Night Before Christmas
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"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there."
Generations of children have thrilled to these words as their favorite holiday grows near. Clement C. Moore wrote this account of a man's encounter with St. Nicholas in 1822 to entertain his children. Since then, his charming descriptions have become the definitive portrait of Santa Claus, from his twinkling eyes to his droll little mouth to the belly that shakes like a "bowlful of jelly." In this edition, award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley brings Moore's well-loved Christmas classic to life with his vivid pictures and unusual perspectives. Readers can practically look up Dasher and Dancer's noses at one point, in a near-3-D close-up image of Santa's flock of reindeer.
Bright colors and clever details (one remaining leaf hangs from a tree outside the window, mice curl tightly together in a nest on a high shelf, reindeer peek mischievously over the rooftop at the unsuspecting narrator...) make this a holiday book the whole family will return to year after year. (Ages 3 to 10) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
From Publishers Weekly
Like Whatley (see above), Tudor also whisks readers to New England, this time to a quiet spot in early-19th-century Vermont. Her cozy, nostalgic watercolor scenes, often lit by candle or roaring fire, are viewed as if through a large oval peephole. Loose ink lines and slightly hazy figures succeed in creating an aura of holiday fantasy. A spunky, elfin Saint Nicholas, a menagerie of perky pets (including the corgis, of course) and a very busy family of mice partying beneath the floorboards add a sense of fun. All ages. (Oct.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By birdreader
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a wonderful version of The Night Before Christmas. Contrary to the other review, I was SO GLAD he is smoking a pipe in the book - this is a classic poem and I don't like the versions that take out the verse about the pipe to be politically correct. The ilustration is wonderful and I would recommend this book to anyone.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the older version of The Night Before Christmas. It has the neat pictures in it that I remember when I was small and I am nearly 70 years old. It will be good to read to my great grandchildren.
39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Frank
Format:Hardcover
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Great reading out loud book, Christmas...
Beautiful Christmas story, to read to children. Our kids love the details inTasha's fun art work. A Classic for families.
Published 4 days ago by J. Krig
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Christmas present
I purchased this book for my granddaughter that will be born in a few short weeks, can't wait till next Christmas to read it too her
Published 5 days ago by Cheryl Drake
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Gorgeous book
I love this book - the story is a classic, the art is lovely. I enjoy reading it as much as my children enjoy listening and looking at the imagery. ...AND it's a board book! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Off we go!
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The Night Before Christmas
I bought this for my first Grandchild, I loved it as a child and still do, I know she will too
Published 1 month ago by Gail Mahar
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Timeless
This timeless book is a joy to share with my grandchildren. They love it as much as I do.
Always a great book.
Always a great book.
Published 1 month ago by Krystal
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LOOKING FOR CLARITY
I've got to say after reading all the reviews, I'm beginning to think that the reviews may not all be about the same book but of different editions of the book or even of different... Read more
Published 1 month ago by halo doll
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong book
The book that I received was not the one pictured . You returned my money and I returned the book. Thanks for taking care of the problem. Donna
Published 2 months ago by Donna Pishek
5.0 out of 5 stars
So excited to have a book I can begin my family tradition with
I grew up being read this each year and now that I am grown with children it was my turn to find my own copy and begin my own family tradition and this book is a perfect fit
Published 2 months ago by Jessica Hardwick
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Beautiful book
I love this book, the story and the art work. It's something that my family and I will cherish for years to come.
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer McMurrain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
A must have Christmas book! It's good quality and the illustrations are beautiful. I would recommend this book to a friend.
Published 2 months ago by Meghan
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