Product Description

The glorious publication of Clement C Moore's timeless verse sees it brought to new life by the beautiful illustrations of Christian Birmingham. Every Christmas Eve brings with it hushed anticipation and wonder. Here is the story of this magical night, when children around the world await the arrival of the gifts that symbolise all the warmth and love of Christmas.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5172 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 56 pages

About the Author
Clement C Moore, American writer and poet, is best know for this poem, which he wrote for his children and published anonymously in New York's 'Sentinel' on December 23rd 1823. Christian Birmingham graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design in 1991. Since then he has illustrated several books for Collins, the first of which, The Magical Bicycle, written by Berlie Doherty, was shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler award.

Customer Reviews

By far the best version of this I've seen
I bought this version of 'The Night Before Christmas' three years ago, and since then it has become a family favourite, read without fail every Christmas Eve and many other times throughout December.
I chose to write this review now as I noticed some of the comments left by other reviewers and felt I had to comment (as to why I'm writing in March, I was actually looking for a copy of this for my sister, who wanted one of her own after seeing mine recently).

There isn't really a lot you can say about the poem as it's such a classic, except that many people will only know the first few lines maybe and therefore might not have enjoyed the (good old-fashioned sentimental) detail found through the rest of the verses.

Of this particular version I will say that it is appropriately and beautifully illustrated, and although an earlier reviewer may have found the pictures too dark to enjoy properly, I felt I had to write and say that we have had no problems. The kids and I read this regularly at bedtime in the run-up to Christmas (low lighting therefore) and can make out all of the details, and the Christmas Eve reading is usually snuggled up by the fire with only a few candles to read by, and again, we can see the pictures clearly enough to point out everybody's favourite details.

Every review is based on personal experience, but from my own I would heartily recommend this version, it's truly beautiful and something that will stay with us for a long time. In addition, at the kind of price you can pick it up for from Amazon, it's well worth a look, even if you decide later that the illustrations aren't good for you either. The one thing you can be sure about is that you'll have the experience of a truly heart-warming Christmas experience.

DELIGHTFUL PRESENTATION OF A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS STORY!
This timeless story that entertained me and my brothers and sisters when we were children––and later our own kids and grandkids––has never been more delightful. The story is just as moving as when Clement C. Moore wrote it, and the illustrations by Christian Birmingham breathe new life into its magic.

An enchanting, lyrical story, befitting of the wondrous Christmas season.

It will undoubtedly be stuffed in many Christmas stockings ths year ... and probably for years to come.

Merry Christmas, kids! Enjoy! - Betty Dravis, 2005

the illustrations are amazing
dont listen to the negative review over the illustrations they are magical. i dont know about them not being bright enough, but they are atmospheric and succulent. wonderful wonderful wonderful. I have two copies of the book it is that good.