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"The definitive city child's edition."
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As St. Nick and eight tiny reindeer descend through a brilliant night sky, the famous Christmas poem begins. The father narrates the words just as Clement Moore wrote them, and artist Jan Brett captures the spirit of the story in glorious illustrations. Visually she extends it for children who will delight in watching two mischievous stowaways from the North Pole enthusiastically exploring the sacks of gifts on the roof. St. Nick, inside the house, is unaware, until the toys spill down onto the lawn -- then he turns with a jerk, and sees them. Antique toys and exquisite ornaments frame the borders, in which the father, St.Nick, or the family cat and dog can be found watching the action. A unique and beautiful edition, which all the family will cherish for years to come.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Christmas Eve was always celebrated the same way in our house when we were children, we'd put on our pyjama's and snuggle down in Mum and Dad's bed and then Mum would read us 'The Night Before Christmas' with illustrations by D. Gorsline, (the best illustrated version by far). Clement Moores words are captivating and easy to read along with (especially the reindeer's names!) and the pictures are second to none. Even now my Mother reminds us of how we would shout 'Read it again!!!' after the 2nd or 3rd time she had read it to us. Gorslines' illustrations of Father Christmas are wonderful, just as you would imagine him. If you are looking for a book that your children will treasure and look back on with such fond memories in years to come, then this is it!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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A great book for all ages. The story is enchanting and the pictures are nicely illustrated to the words. No matter who you are, this story and book are a must for any collection. It is a shame that it can't be read every week, but then again, it would take the magic out of telling it at Christmas time. The only criticism is that the drawings look a little dark, so don't turn the lights too low otherwise you will not make out the finer details.
Overall, great books at a great price, and highly recommended for children and adults.
Overall, great books at a great price, and highly recommended for children and adults.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ah, the night before Christmas. There are so many versions of this classic but this is one of the most beautiful. Let's face it, everyone knows the story so what makes a book are the illustrations - and these are rich, detailed and capture the "jolly old elf" perfectly.
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The Night Before Christmas
A truely wonderful book, still exactly the same as the one I had read to me as a child. I loved it!
Published 5 months ago by Kate Hicks
Christmas Tradition
Yes, I am one of the many that reads this to their children on Christmas Eve, as part of our Xmas rituals, which include tossing reindeer food and new pjamas for all. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cheryl M-M
chrismas story
this book arrived quickly and was agood price.every child will love to have it read to them on xmas eve.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. P. Thorpe
gorgeous
Charming traditional book, great illustrations and a perfect pre Christmas story for my Great vgrand children whose parents and grandparents were brought up on it every Christmas!
Published 6 months ago by Marryterry
Takes me back to my childhood...
My little boy will be just under 9 months old when I read this book to him for the first time, but I can't wait to! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rigsby1977
It's ok
It's a much smaller book than i imagined, which i suppose is good for a quick bed tme story. I'm buying it as a gift and there's a huge barcode taking up a load of the backpage... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lu Sadz
Lovely book, buy it in time for Christmas
I used to read this to my kids, when they were young, it was a Christmas Eve tradition. I've just bought this copy for my brother and sister-in-law and their new son. Read more
Published 7 months ago by WEEWEEGIE
The night before christmas
A beautifully written book with beautiful illustrations. I am so please i bought this for my son's first xmas to read along with his big brother on xmas eve together, they both... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kelly
Twas the Night Before Christmas
My grandchildren were enraptured with this story. For once, no interuptions they were just spellbound. Being Christmas eve of course helped. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. MacPherson
1SuzieQ
What a lovely book with fantastic pictures to match.
My 5 yr old just loved listening to this which made Christmas eve extra special. Read more
My 5 yr old just loved listening to this which made Christmas eve extra special. Read more
Published 17 months ago by 1SuzieQ
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