The Night Before Christmas - Hardcover

Hobbie, Holly; Moore, Clement

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316070181 ISBN 13: 9780316070188

Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers US, 2013

Synopsis

In her fresh imagining of Clement C. Moore's timeless classic, acclaimed watercolorist Holly Hobbie introduces an entirely new character to capture the magic and heighten the wonder of this exciting, mysterious time. Her inimitable illustrations glow with warmth and feeling and will transport you to a place where anything can happen.

About this title

Review:

"Hobbie's is one of the most attractive and engaging versions of Moore's poem, an edition to be savored, saved and shared."--The New York Times

* "A radiant, gorgeously illustrated rendition."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The watercolor, pen-and-ink, and gouache illustrations...capture light wonderfully."--The Horn Book

* "There is a hushed, magical feeling in Hobbie's masterful illustrations.... Every element of the book's thoughtful design is skillfully chosen.... One to savor over and over, year after year."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Holly Hobbie has outdone herself.... Utterly enchanting."--The Wall Street Journal

"This version of the holiday classic stand[s] out.... A fine edition to freshen up holiday collections."--School Library Journal

Book Description:

Beloved illustrator Holly Hobbie's timeless take on the best-known Christmas poem of all time.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers US
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0316070181
• ISBN 13: 9780316070188
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48