The Night Before Christmas

A modern, city-set presentation of the classic poem featuring a diverse community.

“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…”

This edition pairs Clement C. Moore’s familiar poem with contemporary artwork and a fresh setting: on Christmas Eve, a little girl wakes to the sound of reindeer on an apartment building roof. When Saint Nick comes down the chimney, she—and other children in the building—are swept into a Christmas adventure, brought to life with bright illustrations.

“Stylized acrylic gouache illustrations burst with charming details—from the art on the walls to the sweeping city landscape—that give the pages an air of lively late-night holiday bustle.” —Publishers Weekly 

“A warm and welcome retelling.” —Kirkus

“A modern city twist on a Christmas classic.” —School Library Journal