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Synopsis
Presents the traditional poem describing the visit of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
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Review
Clement C. Moore's beloved poem about Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve has been illustrated by hundreds of artists since its first publication in 1823. Two collectors of antique children's books have selected a variety of these charming pictures from Arthur Rackham, Jessie Willcox Smith, Thomas Nast, and other renowned children's illustrators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most of the images are from versions of the poem; a few are from antique postcards or magazines. Source notes for all the illustrations are included. Santa is dressed differently by each artist, but he is always "chubby and plump--a right jolly old elf" who brings joy to all good little girls and boys. This attractive edition of The Night Before Christmas will be enjoyed most by collectors of children's books or lovers of things Victorian. Youngsters who are already familiar with the poem will delight in comparing the different old-fashioned Santas and the children of long ago "nestled all snug in their beds." A charming holiday gift to leave under the tree on Christmas Eve for anyone who believes in the magic of Santa Claus. (Ages 5 to adult) --Marcie Bovetz
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Faithful reproduction of the classic book in this affordable facsimile edition.
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- PublisherIdeals Childrens Books
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0824981413
- ISBN 13 9780824981419
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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The Night Before Christmas [+ Audio]
Seller: June Samaras, STREETSVILLE, ON, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Book + Cassette. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. This vintage version of this beloved Christmas classic was published in the form of a Board book with a cut-out slot for an audio cassette - with page turn signals - narrated by Ken Parke to listen to the poem while reading it. Book 20p illus.col + audio cassette. Some slight damage to front cover, else fine. Seller Inventory # 045077
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The Night Before Christmas
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.74. Seller Inventory # G0824981413I3N00
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The Night Before Christmas
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.74. Seller Inventory # G0824981413I3N00
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The Night Before Christmas
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.74. Seller Inventory # G0824981413I5N00
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