The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . The scene is set for a magical Christmas Eve and one of the best-loved Christmas stories of all time. Clement C. Moore first read this timeless poem to his young children on Christmas Eve in 1822. It was published anonymously in a New York newspaper the following year and quickly spread around the world, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition for many families. This beautiful picture book edition brings together the classic verse with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.
Clement Clarke Moore(15 July 1779 - 10 July 1863) was an American writer and poet. He is best known as author of the Christmas poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, which first named each of Santa's reindeer. He wrote this for his children and it later became widely known by its opening line: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'. It was first published anonymously in 'Sentinel' on December 23rd 1823.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781803380520 |
| ISBN 10 | 1803380527 |
| Title | The Night Before Christmas |
| Author | Clement C Moore |
| Series | Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2022-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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