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Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.
This classic edition The Night Before Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including Aesop Fables , The Velveteen Rabbit , The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit , and more!
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This poem first appeared in a newspaper in Troy, New York, USA, on December 23, 1823, as 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'. No one claimed authorship until 13 years later. Clement Clarke Moore, a professor and poet, said that he wrote the piece for his children. Unbeknownst to him, his housekeeper had sent it to the newspaper to be published. However, the family of Henry Livingston Jr. contended that their father had been reciting “A Visit from St. Nicholas” for 15 years prior to publication. Regardless of the true author, the poem is now a Christmas classic.
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore is an absolute classic. Everyone knows the initial part of this tale, though the ending is amazingly written. A bedtime story a father wrote for his children has turned into a world wide story that generations have continued to pass on for years. Moore's words bring the magic of Christmas and Santa to life in a beautifully poetic manner that has stood the test of time. I highly recommend this book to everyone, I think The Night Before Christmas is a book that everybody should read at least once in their lives.