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The Navy's Night Before Christmas Hardcover – Picture Book, September 9, 2014

by Christine Ford (Author), Trish Holland (Author), John Manders (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 394 ratings
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Inspired by the famous Christmas poem, "The Night Before Christmas," this sweet picture book about Christmas in the Navy the perfect holiday gift for children of military families and anyone with loved ones serving overseas. 
 
 ’Twas the night before Christmas, when way out to sea
Not a creature was stirring to windward or lee.
The sailors were nestled all snug in their racks
Like orders of pancakes, so tight were the stacks.
 
One Christmas Eve out at sea, some homesick sailors are paid a visit by Master Chief Claus, the Santa of Sailors. This lively and poignant tale was inspired by Clement C. Moore’s classic yuletide poem.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD650L
  6. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.31 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Golden Books
  8. Publication date
    September 9, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    0385369980
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0385369985
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A young sailor on lookout duty aboard an aircraft carrier narrates this tongue-in-cheek restaging of Clement Clarke Moore's poem, a companion to The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas. Holland and Ford swap out the chubby, bearded Santa for a brawny "Master Chief Claus," who arrives via a Greyhound cargo aircraft filled with presents. "A salty old dog, he was all chest and arm./ I bet he could bench-press a Jeep with no harm," gushes the narrator, before the Chief and his crew deliver gifts for the sleeping sailors. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

CHRISTINE FORD and TRISH HOLLAND co-authored the Golden titles The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas and Ocean's Child. Trish Holland has penned the Little Golden Books Lasso the Moon, Come Back, Zack! and I Can Do It!

JOHN MANDERS is a prolific illustrator of books for children. He most recently illustrated COWBOY CHRISTMAS for Golden Books, as well as THE SOLDIERS' NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Golden Books; Illustrated edition (September 9, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385369980
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385369985
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.31 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 394 ratings

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    I'm a big lover of animals and nature! I spend most of my time outdoors soaking up the rays. I hope you too have time to spend reading but instead of cooped up indoors, take your book to the park, beach, anywhere you can hear the birds. Enjoy!

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    Trish Holland was born and raised in Mississippi. She grew up surrounded by loving family, friends, music, books, and a grandmother who told fantastic bedtime stories. Trish holds a bachelor’s degree in music therapy and a master’s degree in public health with a specialization in maternal and child health. She worked in psychiatric hospitals for many years. Now she’s happily settled with her husband in Dallas, Texas. Her two children have left the nest, so she has plenty of time to indulge her love of writing for very young people. To pursue her passion for literacy, Trish recently founded a literacy program through the Dallas Public Library and Ft. Worth Public Library to provide picture books and literacy information to the mothers of all babies born in the public sector hospitals of those cities (www.booksfortexasbabies.com). Contact Trish at her web site, Trisholland.com.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
394 global ratings

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Customers find the illustrations cute, patriotic, and great representations of actual Navy ships and aircraft. They also describe the story as funny and silly. Readers mention the book is perfect for Navy families and sailors of all ages.

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Customers find the illustrations in the book cute, patriotic, and great representations of actual Navy ships and aircraft. They also say the book is creative and clever.

"...Amazon suggested this book and it is a winner!It is adorable, great for sailors of all ages or kids of sailors...." Read more

"...We all love it. It's clever and it has a bit of humor in it as well (not inappropriate). Its cute for my husband to read to her, they both enjoy it." Read more

"...This book is so incredibly cute and fitting for the Navy...." Read more

"...It was so cute I bought my own copy to read to my son through FaceTime on his first Christmas away from home to give him a chuckle..." Read more

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Customers find the story cute, funny, and adorable. They say it's a fun book for a Navy family and their kids really enjoy it.

"...We all love it. It's clever and it has a bit of humor in it as well (not inappropriate). Its cute for my husband to read to her, they both enjoy it." Read more

"Great gift for kids of a Navy family!! Really cute story!" Read more

"...I love that it was a touching story for him!" Read more

"Much better quality than I was expecting and a fun little read. Husband loved it." Read more

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Customers find the book perfect for Navy families, military families, and sailors of all ages. They say it's a nice touch to the holidays and a good rendition of The Night Before Christmas.

"...It is adorable, great for sailors of all ages or kids of sailors. Both my husband and I were tearing up when reading through this book...." Read more

"This book was so cute, well written and perfect for our Navy family at Christmas." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your sailor!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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I was looking for something Navy related for my brother who was recently excepted into OCS. Amazon suggested this book and it is a winner!

It is adorable, great for sailors of all ages or kids of sailors. Both my husband and I were tearing up when reading through this book. As soon as my husband read it he ordered a copy for his dad who had also served in the Navy.

My brother loved it and so did my father-in-law.

My FIL said they all gathered around the fire on Christmas Eve and read it aloud.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We all love it. It's clever and it has a bit ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018
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My husband is in the Navy so we bought this book as part of my daughters Christmas Eve box (we do PJ's, book, movie, and popcorn or movie candy). We all love it. It's clever and it has a bit of humor in it as well (not inappropriate). Its cute for my husband to read to her, they both enjoy it.
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Kendra Nordman
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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My brother is in the Navy, stationed in Norfolk; our little brother who is almost 7 missing him so much and I thought this would be the coolest book to add to his collection and for my parents to read to him on Christmas Eve. This book is so incredibly cute and fitting for the Navy. My little brother loved it and my dad who was also in the Navy had a few chuckles and enjoyed it too. I would highly recommend to Navy families, with little ones or those who just love their loved ones who are serving!
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Katie Trick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for kids of Navy family!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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Great gift for kids of a Navy family!! Really cute story!
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Ana M. Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremenda reflexión
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Muy buen libro para va personas que tengan militares fuera de su area
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5.0 out of 5 stars I’m a NAVY MOM
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
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Loved this. My nephew found a copy in his local library and read it to me over the phone. It was so cute I bought my own copy to read to my son through FaceTime on his first Christmas away from home to give him a chuckle...
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Linda Hapsburg
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful gift for our servicemen or their families and loved ones.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
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We gave this to our grandchildren for their annual 'Christmas book' gift, as a remembrance of their uncle in the Navy. Everything about it more than met our hopes; clever poem, colorful well-drawn images, armed forces themed content, all evocative of life in the armed forces.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... was the cutest book and thought my dad would enjoy it. When he opened it Christmas day though
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
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This was the cutest book and thought my dad would enjoy it. When he opened it Christmas day though, I had no idea the emotional effect it would have on him. He is a tough guy, but he could barely keep his composure reading it. I love that it was a touching story for him!
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