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The Night Before Christmas

by Clement C. Moore, Amanda Brack

"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters"--

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters.

See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with his bundle of toys and his eight trusty reindeer, and watch as he magically slides down the chimney to bring presents to the good little girls and boys before shouting, "Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!" This treasured Christmas poem in brick will quickly become the highlight of your holiday storybooks and a great new tradition for the whole family!

Notes

A new edition of the classic Christmas poem, illustrated with detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. Saint Nicholas and the children who await his presents are brought to life in vivid LEGO scenes.

Author Biography

Clement C. Moore was a professor at the New York City General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He is most well known for his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which helped establish the character of Santa Claus. He died in 1863.

Amanda Brack is a freelance illustrator who loves dogs of all shapes and sizes, old horror movies, and homemade smoothies. She spent most of her childhood with her brothers constructing expansive LEGO towns and fighting over the best bricks. She graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and is currently living near Boston, Massachusetts.

Long Description

Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with his bundle of toys and his eight trusty reindeer, and watch as he magically slides down the chimney to bring presents to the good little girls and boys before shouting, Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!" This treasured Christmas poem in brick will quickly become the highlight of your holiday storybooks and a great new tradition for the whole family!

Details

ISBN1634501799
Short Title NIGHT BEFORE XMAS
Pages 32
Language English
Illustrator Amanda Brack
ISBN-10 1634501799
ISBN-13 9781634501798
Media Book
Format Hardcover
DEWEY 811.2
Year 2015
Subtitle A Brick Story
Place of Publication New York, NY
Country of Publication United States
Audience Age 3
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 2015-10-22
AU Release Date 2015-10-22
NZ Release Date 2015-10-22
US Release Date 2015-10-22
UK Release Date 2015-10-22
Illustrations Color illustrations throughout
Author Amanda Brack
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Audience Preschool (0-5)

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