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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

A classic wintery poem given new life by an award-winning artist
By Clement C. Moore
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In Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, a family eagerly anticipates the arrival of St. Nicholas on Christmas Eve. The story is narrated from the perspective of the father, who observes Santa's visit. It's a classic, rhyming tale that captures the magic and excitement of Christmas night.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful classic if you're fond of heartwarming holiday tales that evoke the magic and excitement of Christmas Eve. Its rhythmic verses and enchanting storytelling have captivated generations, making it perfect for family read-alouds and creating cherished seasonal traditions with children.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

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The classic Christmas verse in a gorgeous gift book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...

P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmospheric art to the well-loved Christmas verse. From the stockings hung by the chimney to the bundle of toys flung over St Nicholas’s back, children will love to pore over the detailed images inside. A book to return to again and again.

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The book is lauded for its stunning and atmospheric illustrations by PJ Lynch, who brings new life to the classic poem by Clement C. Moore. Critics describe it as a magical and heartwarming rendition, perfect for readers of all ages, with its nostalgic and beautifully lit Victorian imagery. It remains a treasured Christmas classic, ideal for reading on Christmas Eve.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406395884

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by P.J. Lynch

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Clement C. Moore

About the Author

P.J. Lynch, one of the most accomplished children’s book creators working today, has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and the Christopher Medal three times. He is the author-illustrator of The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland’s Good Fortune. His meticulous research brings impeccable detail to the twenty books he has illustrated, including The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Mysterious Traveller by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, and The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer. P.J. Lynch lives in Dublin. Find him online at pjlynchgallery.com, on Twitter as @PJLynchArt and on Instagram as @pjlynchgallery.

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