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Available
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Publication
HarperCollins (2004), Edition: 1st, 40 pages
Description
A newly illustrated version of the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.
Media reviews
Engelbreit... has legions of devoted adult fans who will adore sharing this oversized, traditional treatment of the beloved Christmas poem. The illustrations incorporate the artist’s signature icons.... The entire story is told in double-page spreads with the text blocks set off in ivory
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rectangles, and each spread is full of toys and treats and tiny details of the Christmas season in a busy household. ... Engelbreit fans will find this a delectable holiday treat. Show Less
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2 - The full text of the familiar poem is illustrated in Engelbreit's crisply decorated style. A large trim size allows each highly embellished spread to hold a plethora of detail. ...
Engelbreit's... interpretation of Moore's poem features a cast of rambunctious elves who accompany an exceptionally jolly St. Nick as he leaves assorted old-fashioned candies and toys inside a home decorated in a spectrum of Engelbreit's trademark patterns and prints. Kids—and adult fans of the
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artist—will enjoy poring over the copious details. Show Less
User reviews
LibraryThing member daffyduck24
This book is about a family ready for St. Nick to come to their house and bring them presents. Santa and his elves were being noisy and landed on the roof. They came down the chimney and delivered toys and presents to the family. As they flew off the dad heard Santa say Merry Christmas.
I like the
In the classroom you could assign a page of the book to each student or group and they can say the story as a play. You could even bring another class into help with the story. Another classroom idea would be to have the students make their own Santa Claus and reindeer's and color and cut them out.
I like the
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rhythm the story has throughout it. This is a story that as been around for a long time and is enjoyable to read whether it is Christmas or not.In the classroom you could assign a page of the book to each student or group and they can say the story as a play. You could even bring another class into help with the story. Another classroom idea would be to have the students make their own Santa Claus and reindeer's and color and cut them out.
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LibraryThing member bwyatt
This is a tale of a christmas story. You are introduced to characters and they are anxiously waiting christmas morning. Santa comes to the house and the children cant sleep.
This is such a cute story for all ages. In my family this is one of the books that we would read every christmas.
I would use
This is such a cute story for all ages. In my family this is one of the books that we would read every christmas.
I would use
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this book around the holidays and read it to a group of children in a library and then have them draw some type of christmas picture or a letter to Santa! Show Less
LibraryThing member jnicklas
As Christmas gets near, Children become jittery and this book would be something fun to sit down and read. This book has rhymes so the children enjoy this. This book is best for young children.
LibraryThing member ashtonrice
a cute story everyone should read!
LibraryThing member Lindsey_Mcdowell
Summary
The book is about the night before Christmas and all of the children and parents are cuddled in their beds. The far in the distance there is a sleigh and eight reindeer. Santa comes like a flash and down through the chimney to drop of the presents for all the good children. He went back to
Personal Reaction
I have always loved this story and always will. I feel it is a great book, and a great story and tradition for kids to get to hear every year around Christmas time.
Classroom Extension
1. This book could be used in a unit around Christmas time, along with activities where the children make things for Santa.
2. It could also be used in a unit where the children are learning poetry.
The book is about the night before Christmas and all of the children and parents are cuddled in their beds. The far in the distance there is a sleigh and eight reindeer. Santa comes like a flash and down through the chimney to drop of the presents for all the good children. He went back to
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his sled and flew away saying Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!Personal Reaction
I have always loved this story and always will. I feel it is a great book, and a great story and tradition for kids to get to hear every year around Christmas time.
Classroom Extension
1. This book could be used in a unit around Christmas time, along with activities where the children make things for Santa.
2. It could also be used in a unit where the children are learning poetry.
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LibraryThing member JenessaMorgan
The Night Before Christmas is such a great poem book. I love this and have since it is a classic! It is about the night before Christmas, not a thing was stirring, not even a mouse! It is such a good seasonal book. I would use this in my classroom during December to assist with a poetry theme. I
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would read this to ages 2 and up, such a great book! Show Less
LibraryThing member jbarr5
Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
ISBN: 9780987902306
Very colorful illustrated children's book about the night before Christmas. Each part of the story is displayed in
high graphics bringing magic to the page as you read each one.
This classic along with the pictures would be a
ISBN: 9780987902306
Very colorful illustrated children's book about the night before Christmas. Each part of the story is displayed in
high graphics bringing magic to the page as you read each one.
This classic along with the pictures would be a
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delight to read every night til the holiday arrives. Show Less
LibraryThing member TPicou
Classic, just a classic. All children should know this story like the back of their hands. Personally, this is my favorite Christmas book. I would read my students this book the day before we go on Christmas break just to get them excited and in the spirit. I would probably bring them hot chocolate
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LibraryThing member lmcswe1
This is a classic book that is associated with sentimentality around the holidays. Many families read it on the night before christmas as a tradition. This in itself makes it a book worth reading, because the memories that go along with it are often some of the best memories a person can have.
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However, another reason this book is worth reading is because it is a good book. The story is cute and imaginative, but the rhymes are what really make it a fantastic book. The rhythm of the rhymes flow so well that it is hard not to enjoy reading it. For example, there is something enjoyable about reading “Now, Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, On Cupid, on Donder and Blitzen!” The fantastic rhymes coupled with the sentimentality of the book make it one that won’t be forgotten. The main idea of this book is to appreciate the joy and wonder that comes with the holiday season. Show Less
LibraryThing member TessaB28
I am a huge Christmas fan so I couldn't help reading this amazing adaptation of the classic story. The artwork throughout is filled with soft, muted colors and very detailed work that fills the whole page. The poems on each page were the only area not covered with illustrations. Each one also
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describes the scene using rhymes, and with the jolly face of santa, you feel like its christmas when read it! I think this is a great story book for an child during the Christmas season at home or at school. It teaches rhymes and memorization as this is a very common poem that they can help read with you. Show Less
LibraryThing member bearlyr
What better Christmas tradition could you have than to sit down with your children, have hot chocolate, and read The Night Before Christmas? Most of us are quite familiar with the story, but reading it is magical! It's a journey back to childhood, and trip through our memories and how wonderful the
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holidays were while growing up. And, what better Christmas gift could you imagine? This is a masterful description of a classic Christmas, with all the holiday trimmings. Show Less
LibraryThing member Kristelh
Classic Christmas poem, one of my favorite childhood memories of Christmas. This has beuatiful illustrations as well. My childhood memory was a fairly large size paper book. Wish I still had it. It would be priceless. It was a 1958 edition, illustrated by Florence Winship.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 11.28 x 0.45 inches
ISBN
0060081600 / 9780060081607