The Night Before Christmas Coloring Book: The Classic Edition

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic paperback coloring book edition, perfect for gifting or a fun family activity!

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

Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This Paperback Coloring Book edition includes:

• Beautifully designed coloring book pages to bring this Christmas classic to life
• Lavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore
• The original poem by Clement Clark Moore
• A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer

The Night Before Christmas Coloring Book:

• Is perfect activity for family gatherings during the holiday’s
• An ideal boredom buster for boys and girls during holiday road trips
• Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift
• A classic for children ages 1-4 or the nostalgic young at heart
• Can be colored with pencil, crayon, or pen

Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

Clement Clarke Moore, (1779-1863), was a professor at New York City's General Theological Seminary (built on land donated by his father) who, in an 1836 reprint of A Visit From St. Nicholas (more commonly known today as Twas the Night Before Christmas), was first credited as the author of the poem, and later included it in an anthology of his work.

The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride, which was named 2004 Children’s Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children’s Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.