Hillbilly Night Afore Christmas (The Night Before Christmas Series) (Hardcover)

~ Thomas Turner (Author), James Rice (Illustrator) "'Twas the night afore Christmas 'Twixt ridgeback and holler, No critter was twitchin' Nary hawg dast to waller..." (more)

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Christmas in the mountains means a jolly, twinkly-eyed old man named Sainty and a sleigh pulled by eight plump, friendly black bears. -- From the Publisher

Product Description

Christmas has come to the mountain country of Appalachia and St. Nicholas has begun his annual journey southward bringing happiness to youngsters of all ages. In Appalachia, however, it is Christmas with a difference. This delightful addition to Pelican's "Night Before Christmas Series" transforms St. Nick into a jolly, twinkly-eyed mountain man named Sainty. He has grandpappy whiskers, a "how d'ye do" grin, and drives a gift-laden buck-board pulled swiftly through the sky by eight plump, friendly black bears.

Before the night is through, Sainty will visit all the good little boys and girls throughout the mountains and hills. As he begins his journey homeward, the narrator calls out loud and clear: "Merry Christmas, ole boy, Y'all come back, yuh hear!"

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (July 30, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088289367X
• ISBN-13: 978-0882893679
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #789,245 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Night Before Christmas Series.

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A different version of the Night Before Christmas., December 16, 1998

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What would a night before christmas be if their were no reindeer, only bears? And Santa Claus's name wasn't Santa, but Sainty? If it took place in a cabin? It would be a Hillbilly Night before christmas!! A great book!