The Night Before Christmas

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Collins, 2003 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 46 pages
The glorious publication of Clement C Moore's timeless verse sees it brought to new life by the beautiful illustrations of Christian Birmingham. Every Christmas Eve brings with it hushed anticipation and wonder. Here is the story of this magical night, when children around the world await the arrival of the gifts that symbolise all the warmth and love of Christmas.

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The Night Before Christmas
Clement Clarke Moore
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About the author (2003)

Poet and Educator Clement Moore was born on July 15, 1770 in New York City, and was later educated at Columbia College. Moore was a biblical scholar and professor at the Episcopal General Theological Seminary. Moore is best known for his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", better known in more modern times as "Twas the Night Before Christmas". In 2013 this same title became a New York Times High Profile Title. Clement Moore died in Newport, Rhode Island on July 10, 1863. Christian Birmingham is a young artist of outstanding talent. In 1991 he graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design and has since illustrated several highly praised books, including The Magical Bicycle.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Night Before Christmas
AuthorClement Clarke Moore
Illustrated byChristian Birmingham
Editionillustrated, reprint, revised
PublisherCollins, 2003
ISBN0007167113, 9780007167111
Length46 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Juvenile Fiction / Classics
Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
Juvenile Fiction / General
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
Juvenile Fiction / Poetry
Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General
  
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