'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Description
Description
The family classic, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, is brought to life by the endearing art of David A Cutting. Designed for little hands, this sturdy board book is a perfect introduction for young children to the magic of Good Old St. Nick. From the beautiful tree adorned with candy canes, sugar plum fairies and gingerbread men, to the curious puppy peeking in Santa's sack, children will discover a multitude of Christmas traditions in the art as they hear the famous Christmas poem.
About the Author
About the Author
Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) was an American academic and poet who is best known for the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," now more commonly referred to as " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas." P.J. Lynch is the author-illustrator of The Haunted Lake and The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune. Meticulous research informs all of his illustration work, and his acclaimed picture books include The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest. Among many honors and awards, P.J. Lynch has received the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and the Christopher Medal three times. He lives in Dublin, Ireland.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
The poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore gains a richly illustrated new edition by Lynch. . . for traditionalists seeking a timeless option--particularly to present to first-time readers--Lynch's dreamy illustrations of the Christmas classic will surely gratify.
--Publishers Weekly [The] illustrations perfectly match the magical, nostalgic tone of the text.
--Kirkus Reviews Readers are in for a treat. . . Lynch's supple watercolor and gouache illustrations are perfect for the tale's snowy, northern setting. . . . Each page is thoughtfully and artfully arranged. . . . A worthy addition to holiday shelves.
--School Library Journal
--Publishers Weekly [The] illustrations perfectly match the magical, nostalgic tone of the text.
--Kirkus Reviews Readers are in for a treat. . . Lynch's supple watercolor and gouache illustrations are perfect for the tale's snowy, northern setting. . . . Each page is thoughtfully and artfully arranged. . . . A worthy addition to holiday shelves.
--School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Pub date:
2021-11-02
Length:
32 pages
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