- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; Library Binding edition (4 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0763615854
- ISBN-13: 978-0763615857
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 1 x 29.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 785,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"It may be hard to believe, but there was once a time when Santa Claus only needed three or four elves to run his workshop. His annual Christmas Eve journey was mush shorter back then too, as most children outside of Holland and Germany didn't even know who Santa was. But then, in 1823, everything changed. In December of that year, The Troy Sentinel, a newspaper in upstate New York, printed an anonymous poem entitled "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas." This was the first time many children in America had heard of Santa Claus. Naturally, they wondered what might happen if they hung their stockings by the chimney, just like the children in the poem. On Christmas Eve of that year, many tried it. Sure enough, when those children awoke on Christmas morning, they were greeted by the sweet smells of sugarplums and the thrill of new, handcarved toys. News of this incredible phenomenon spread quickly. Soon the poem was reprinted all over the world, and Santa Claus has been a very busy man ever since."
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Matt Tavares is a graduate of Bates College in Maine and the author-illustrator of Zachary's Ball. He says of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, "As a child, I would lie quietly in bed on Christmas Eve, unable to sleep, listening carefully for any sign that Santa Claus and his reindeer might be on the roof. There were times when I was sure I heard sleigh bells. But I never experienced the thrill of actually seeing him come down the chimney. Maybe someday..." Matt Tavares lives in Arlington, Massachusetts.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought a copy of this for my 3 year old son before Christmas, (I remember this book being read to me by my parents before christmas every year when I was little). It is a magical tale and really gets you in the Christmas spirit. My son loved it and we read it nearly every night leading up to Christmas. The illustrations in this copy are really lovely and the price is a fantastic. I can't wait to read it to him next year...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Excellent book with lovely illistrations. I can't wait until Christmas eve when i can read it to my two young children. I am extremely happy with the look and style of the book and the fact that it is a hard copy. I have bought several copies for friends and family who have young children.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a lovely book indeed. Bought this for my mum - she will absolutely love it - looks a lot more expensive than it was. thanks
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Disappointed
Was so disappointed at the quality of the book sent out, it was very tatty. It is supposed to go through quality checks before dispatch which clearly did not happen. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jambo
Totally Magical!
If you are a fan of this Christmas poem, this is definitely the book for you. The illustrations are absolutely magical and totally capture the spirit of Christmas. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by L. Norris
nice and poetical story
A really enjoyable story, that can be read either by little ones or by grown up ^^. Really great illustrations, in white and black that create a nice and eery atmosphere.
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Chiyo-chan
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