The Night Before Christmas Hardcover

The Classic Edition

Clement Moore author Charles Santore illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Focus

Published:26th Sep '24

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The Night Before Christmas Hardcover cover

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 hardcover edition featuring an embossed cover and a four-page foldout, and is perfect for gifting!

'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 has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.


This classic edition includes:

  • A beautifully designed hardcover with an embossed foil-stamped cover
  • A large four-page foldout that helps immerse you in the story
  • 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:

  • Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings
  • Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift
  • A classic for children of all ages

Charles Santore's works has been widely exhibited in museums and is widely celebrated. 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!

"Santore has illustrated many classic stories, including Snow White, The Wizard of Oz, and The Little Mermaid, and he now brings to life Moore’s 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' in characteristically elegant and detail-rich paintings. His is a very traditional vision, as he brings readers inside a stately colonial home, tastefully appointed with wreaths, garlands, and stockings. In a particularly nice bit of design, when the narrator 'Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash,' readers can do the same, opening a double-page gatefold that reveals a quiet village blanketed by snow—and a sleigh silhouetted against the moon. It’s a gorgeous interpretation of a beloved holiday classic. All ages. (Oct.)"
--Publisher's Weekly, starred review

ISBN: 9781604332377

Dimensions: 290mm x 276mm x 11mm

Weight: 593g

48 pages