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Lauren Semmer’s The Night Before Christmas

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A fresh and contemporary adaptation of a beloved Christmas classic from New York Times bestselling children's book creator Lauren Semmer. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight! On Christmas Eve night, a family has set out cookies and milk for a special visitor while... Read More
Format: Hardback
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"On Christmas Eve night, a family has set out cookies and milk for a special visitor while a delightful winter cityscape dazzles outside. Though a city never quite sleeps, the family inside--including the cat--are all snuggled up tight. But when a clatter wakes up one child and they glimpse St sleigh and eight reindeer from the window a magical meeting occurs"--

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A fresh and contemporary adaptation of a beloved Christmas classic from New York Times bestselling children's book creator Lauren Semmer.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

On Christmas Eve night, a family has set out cookies and milk for a special visitor while a delightful winter cityscape dazzles outside. Though a city never quite sleeps, the family inside—including the cat—are all snuggled up tight. But when a clatter wakes up one child and they glimpse St. Nick’s sleigh and eight reindeer from the window, a magical meeting occurs.

New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer reimagines a holiday favourite with her signature vibrant and playful art, perfect for families to read and pore over during the Christmas season.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063373594

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lauren Semmer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Mitsuki Hoshi was born in 1973. She is a dedicated Amigurumi designer and has published 6 books on Amigurumi and knitting, including best-selling titles Ami Ami Dogs and Ami Ami Dogs 2. Her cute designs swiftly and widely gained popularity in the craft world. You can see her creations on her website (http://hoshi-mitsuki.com/). Lauren Semmer is an artist, bestselling children's book illustrator, and designer whose work is featured on everything from kids' wall art to children's apparel. She is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture book The ABC's of Black History written by Rio Cortez. Visit Lauren at www.laurensemmer.com.

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