Here is a delightful poem that tells the story of the night before Christmas, when Santa Claus arrives with his reindeer and clambers down the chimney to fill the stockings by the hearth. The text and pictures combine to capture the feeling of magic and excitement, and give a real sense of warmth and Christmas spirit. Tomie dePaola has set the poem in the 1840s, using his own home in a small New Hampshire village as a model. The borders to the pages are based on designs from New England quilts, giving the book a wonderfully nostalgic feel.

A classic Christmas poem magically illustrated by Tomie dePaola.

About the Author
Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) was a professor at a theological college in the US. He wrote The Night Before Christmas in 1823. Tomie dePaola has been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books. He has been recognized with many awards including the prestigious Caldecott Honor Award and the Newbery Honor Award. He lives in New Hampshire with his Airedale dog, Bronte.

Reviews
'This classic poem is a child's delight.' * Western Morning News *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192728470
Author Clement Moore
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 214mm * 3mm