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The Night Before Christmas

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In The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, this beloved classic poem captures the magical anticipation of Christmas Eve. It tells the enchanting story of a family's serene night disrupted by the arrival of St. Nicholas, complete with the iconic image of reindeer and a sled filled with gifts. The lyrical verses evoke the wonder and joy of the holiday season, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a classic and enchanting Christmas tale perfect for sharing with children. This timeless story, filled with festive imagery and the magic of Santa's arrival, can capture the wonder of the holiday season, making it a beloved read for families to enjoy together around Christmas time.

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The Night Before Christmas

This publication of Clement C Moore's timeless verse sees it brought to new life by the beautiful illustrations of Christian Birmingham.

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The glorious publication of Clement C. Moore’s timeless verse sees it brought to new life by the beautiful illustrations of Christian Birmingham.

Every Christmas Eve brings with it hushed anticipation and wonder. Here is the story of this magical night, when children around the world await the arrival of the gifts that symbolise all the warmth and love of Christmas.

The Night Before Christmas captures the enchanting essence of the holiday season, beautifully rendered for readers to indulge in its timeless tradition.

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The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore is cherished for its rhythmic prose and timeless portrayal of Christmas Eve scenes, making it a beloved holiday staple. Reviewers often praise its ability to capture the magic and anticipation of Christmas, delighting both children and adults with its whimsical narrative and enchanting illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007167111

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
  • Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
  • Illustrated by Christian Birmingham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Clement C Moore, American writer and poet, is best know for this poem, which he wrote for his children and published anonymously in New York's 'Sentinel' on December 23rd 1823. Christian Birmingham graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design in 1991. Since then he has illustrated several books for Collins, the first of which, The Magical Bicycle, written by Berlie Doherty, was shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler award.

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