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The Night Before Christmas

Paperback
$5.99 US
8"W x 8"H x 0.11"D   | 3 oz | 96 per carton
On sale Aug 12, 1975 | 32 Pages | 978-0-394-83019-3
Age 2-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile 940L | Fountas & Pinnell O
America's favorite Christmas poem, featuring timeless illustrations, is the perfect gift for any child!

On the night before Christmas, a father catches an unexpected glimpse of St. Nicholas himself. Along with his eight reindeer, Santa is here to fill the family's stockings with toys. His short visit fills the silent house with joy and wonder.

Written by Clement Clarke Moore and first published in 1823, this read-aloud classic has been beloved for generations. Whether for nostalgia-seeking readers or new generations, The Night Before Christmas is a must-have in everyone's collection.
"The definitive city child's edition."
--The New York Times Book Review
Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863) was a professor of literature and theology, and the author of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which later became known as the famous "Twas the Night Before Christmas." The poem was first published anonymously but was later attributed to Moore. Moore's text greatly contributed to the modern-day Santa Claus story. View titles by Clement C. Moore

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America's favorite Christmas poem, featuring timeless illustrations, is the perfect gift for any child!

On the night before Christmas, a father catches an unexpected glimpse of St. Nicholas himself. Along with his eight reindeer, Santa is here to fill the family's stockings with toys. His short visit fills the silent house with joy and wonder.

Written by Clement Clarke Moore and first published in 1823, this read-aloud classic has been beloved for generations. Whether for nostalgia-seeking readers or new generations, The Night Before Christmas is a must-have in everyone's collection.

Praise

"The definitive city child's edition."
--The New York Times Book Review

Author

Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863) was a professor of literature and theology, and the author of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which later became known as the famous "Twas the Night Before Christmas." The poem was first published anonymously but was later attributed to Moore. Moore's text greatly contributed to the modern-day Santa Claus story. View titles by Clement C. Moore