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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

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By Clement Moore

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’Twas The Night Before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. A lavish, brilliant, and beautifully illustrated retelling of the... Read More

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’Twas The Night Before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

A lavish, brilliant, and beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Christmas poem, brought to life as never before by beloved master watercolourist Jon J Muth.

Watercolour illustrations brimming with love and light illuminate the spirit and joy that will inspire and delight families eager to celebrate the Christmas season.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761817601

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jon Muth

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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