'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Written in 1822 for his children, Clement C Moore's classic poem has become part of the magic of Christmas Eve. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, American writer and illustrator, Tomie DePaola sets the poem in the 1840s using his own home in New Hampshire as a stage for the story. DePaola's Father Christmas is a very round and jolly chap, and the verse plays out through colourful folk art with the pages bordered by designs that were inspired by traditional New England quilts. The Night Before Christmas is perfect festive bedtime reading and captures the excitement and wonder for children as they wait for the arrival of Santa.
Here is a delightful poem that tells the story of the night before Christmas, when Santa Claus arrives with his reindeer and clambers down the chimney to fill the stockings by the hearth. The text and pictures combine to capture the feeling of magic and excitement, and give a real sense of warmth and Christmas spirit. Tomie dePaola has set the poem in the 1840s, using his own home in a small New Hampshire village as a model. The borders to the pages are based on designs from New England quilts, giving the book a wonderfully nostalgic feel.
‘This classic poem is a child’s delight.’ - Western Morning News
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About Clement C. Moore
Clement Clarke Moore was born on July 15, 1779 in New York, New York. His father was Benjamin Moore, Episcopal Bishop of New York, Rector of Trinity Church, and President of Columbia College. He was an only child and his early education was conducted at home. After graduating from Columbia College (now Columbia University) he remained there as Professor of Oriental and Greek literature. He donated land from his family estate for the foundation of the General Theological Seminary, where he was a professor of Biblical learning and compiled a two-volume Hebrew dictionary.
Despite his many scholarly works he is rememberd for his yuletide poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", which later became famous as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".
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