The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the padded, oversized board book edition of the # 1 New York Times bestselling classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. '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 is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. This oversized board book edition includes: A beautifully padded oversized board book - 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" which translates to "thunder" T he Night Before Christmas : Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings - Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for kids and friends - A classic for children ages 1-4 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! Clement Clarke Moore, (1779-1863), was a professor at New York City's General Theological Seminary (built on land donated by his father) who, in an 1836 reprint of A Visit From St. Nicholas (more commonly known today as Twas the Night Before Christmas), was first credited as the author of the poem, and later included it in an anthology of his work. The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz. "Charles Santore's breathtaking [books] include the nostalgia-laden The Night Before Christmas , a Snow White whose evil queen exhibits the kind of chilling sensuality we associate with Swinburne's poetry, The Wizard of Oz wonderfully reimagined, and a rumbustious Aesop's Fables , as well as half dozen other children's favorites." -- Michael Dirda, The Washington Post The Night Before Christmas Oversized Padded Board Book: The Classic Edition, The New York Times Bestseller (13) Board book – October 31, 2017