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The Night Before Christmas

Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Hardcover
8-1/2"W x 11"H | 5 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 15, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9780823464470
Age 4-8 years

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.
Clement C. Moore was born in 1779 in New York City and went on to become a philanthropist and professor of theology and ancient languages. He was the father of nine children, for whom he often wrote poetry.

Niroot Puttapipat grew up in Thailand, the grandson of a Thai princess. He has had a lifelong interest in art and literature and is the illustrator of THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN. He now lives in London.
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Intricate and elegant cut-paper designs enliven Moore’s poem.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About

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.

Creators

Clement C. Moore was born in 1779 in New York City and went on to become a philanthropist and professor of theology and ancient languages. He was the father of nine children, for whom he often wrote poetry.

Niroot Puttapipat grew up in Thailand, the grandson of a Thai princess. He has had a lifelong interest in art and literature and is the illustrator of THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN. He now lives in London.

Praise

Intricate and elegant cut-paper designs enliven Moore’s poem.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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