Classic Night before Christmas - Hardcover

Moore, Clement C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561384763 ISBN 13: 9781561384761

Publisher: Courage Books,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

This beautiful edition of an American holiday classic features full-color, original artwork, including a panorama of Santa and his flying reindeer! The large-format size is perfect for reading aloud on Christmas Eve. Christian Birmingham's illustrations capture all the spirit and wonder of the holiday, and bring a new sparkle to Moore's wonderful poem.

About this title

Review:

Clement C. Moore's beloved poem about Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve has been illustrated by hundreds of artists since its first publication in 1823. Two collectors of antique children's books have selected a variety of these charming pictures from Arthur Rackham, Jessie Willcox Smith, Thomas Nast, and other renowned children's illustrators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most of the images are from versions of the poem; a few are from antique postcards or magazines. Source notes for all the illustrations are included. Santa is dressed differently by each artist, but he is always "chubby and plump--a right jolly old elf" who brings joy to all good little girls and boys. This attractive edition of The Night Before Christmas will be enjoyed most by collectors of children's books or lovers of things Victorian. Youngsters who are already familiar with the poem will delight in comparing the different old-fashioned Santas and the children of long ago "nestled all snug in their beds." A charming holiday gift to leave under the tree on Christmas Eve for anyone who believes in the magic of Santa Claus. (Ages 5 to adult) --Marcie Bovetz

Review:

A snow covered Victorian New York City is the location for Lobel s version of this classic poem. Jolly St. Nick arrives, leaving an array of toys before he flies over a majestic scene of the Brooklyn Bridge and city skyline. Lobel s paintings are gentle and reassuring, filled with intricate detail and family love. School Library Journal, Starred
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"A snow covered Victorian New York City is the location for Lobel's version of this classic poem. Jolly St. Nick arrives, leaving an array of toys before he flies over a majestic scene of the Brooklyn Bridge and city skyline. Lobel's paintings are gentle and reassuring, filled with intricate detail and family love."--School Library Journal, Starred


-A snow covered Victorian New York City is the location for Lobel's version of this classic poem. Jolly St. Nick arrives, leaving an array of toys before he flies over a majestic scene of the Brooklyn Bridge and city skyline. Lobel's paintings are gentle and reassuring, filled with intricate detail and family love.---School Library Journal, Starred

About this edition

• Publisher: Courage Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1561384763
• ISBN 13: 9781561384761
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 46