The Night Before Christmas

By Clement Clarke Moore

Book Overview

A gorgeous gift edition of a Christmas classic with a soft cloth spine and gold foil, illustrated by the beloved creator of Strega Nona.

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

This beautiful gift edition of a beloved Christmas classic features Tomie dePaola's iconic illustrations in a wonderful new package. With a soft cloth spine and gold foil, this is the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family to enjoy.

While the family sleeps, rosy-cheeked St. Nicholas appears, filling the stockings with dolls and blocks, toy animals and candy canes, before taking off over the snow-capped hills in his sleigh.

Called "a shareable Christmas treasure" in a Booklist starred review, The Night Before Christmas was Tomie dePaola's 100th book when it was originally published and has been in print for over 30 years. Tomie dePaola's warm, nostalgic illustrations brings this beloved holiday poem to life, full of cheerful details kids will love to pore over.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823464474
• ISBN13: 9780823464470
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Love the story. Pages missing.

This classic story is amazing. HOWEVER, THE COPY I RECEIEVED WAS MISSING PAGES.

Perfect

The book was in perfect condition.

Boardbook

I didn't realize I was ordering a boardroom but the whole poem is in it with color illustrations which are okay. The book is in decent condition after I cleaned it & polished it & neighborhood kid will like it. If u have a small child they'd enjoyed having this read to them & then looking at it themselves. As far the poem it is a classic that kids&adults have loved for years & years.

Classic prose, fresh artwork

I wanted the classic W. Clement Moore prose with 19th Century-style illustrations for my nephew, and got what I wanted. "Mamma," "Pa," Santa and the others are in classic visual style as drawn by contemporary artist John Steven Gurney in this 1989 paperback Scholastic version, but the words have not been altered. A winner all around! From the book: "He had a broad face and a round little belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself . . ."

Classic!

Great copy of a classic story!

Condition matches description

I received this book for $0.99! It’s a fabulous find for the price. The cover is a bit worn, but everything else is great!

The Night Before Christmas (Tenth Anniversary Edition)

This book arrived was excellent in neat as new. We love this story for perfect christmas season every yearly!

great condition

i rec'd this product and it was in excellent condition. i was very pleased

Beautiful!

This is a beautifully illustrated book that my granddaughter will cherish for years to come.

A Must Have for Kids from 1-92!

Thanks to this special story, children across the globe go to sleep every Christmas Eve dreaming magical, wonderous dreams that only kids can dream! Save this book for a special, single reading that takes place just once a year - on the night before Christmas. It will become a holiday memory your little elves will cherish for life!