Clement Clarke Moore
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
"Once upon a time, children imagined St. Nicholas as a stern, skinny bishop who was as likely to dole out discipline as Christmas presents. But thanks to the poem 'Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas'--written by Clement C. Moore in 1822 and published the next year in the Troy Sentinel--a plumper, merrier St. Nick was born, transformed into the sleigh-riding, chimney-diving jolly old elf we now call Santa Claus. With gorgeous monochrome illustrations...
Author
Publisher
Applesauce Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, the poem "The Night Before Christmas" has enchanted children for generations. Many families read the poem every year, and now they have an edition to treasure. The poem, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Santore's lavish illustrations. Full color.
Author
Publisher
Applesauce Press, an imprint of Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Award-winning illustrator Charles Santore perfectly captures the delight of Santa's wondrous visit with unforgettable images that are sure to enchant young believers--and older ones--for Christmas Eves to come.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Night before Christmas -- Not a creature was stirring -- The stockings -- All snug -- Visions of sugarplums -- Long winter's nap -- Such a clatter! -- New fallen snow -- Down the chimney -- It must be Saint Nick -- Bundle of toys -- Happy Christmas to all -- About this book -- About the author.
The first photograph, "The Night Before Christmas," features a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, candles, bulbs, and more. "Visions of Sugarplums" is...
Author
Publisher
Igloo Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"On the night before Christmas, all over the house, not a sound could be heard. Not even a mouse! With fun and vibrant illustrations by Ned Taylor, this timeless, magical storybook is the perfect way for parent and child to prepare for Christmas together."--Back cover.
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
For some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some sour soul has angered St. Nick, calling Christmas 'a fraudulent myth!' The skeptical rodent Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses 'and let up a little on the wonder why.' How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa's jolly return to Junctionville.
Series
Graphic classics volume 19
Publisher
Eureka Productions
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"Ghosts, cowboys & killer dolls! Seven classic stories and poems to make your holiday season brighter"--Page 4 of cover.