The Night Before Christmas (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed)

A smiling Santa in goggles and aviator helmet speeds up the Christmas Eve delivery system with updated transportation from his "Far Northair" sleigh. This futuristic-looking vehicle still uses eight reindeer, but additional propulsion is controlled through sophisticated equipment in the covered cockpit (including a built-in beverage maker with choices from hot chocolate to borsht). This interpretation of Moore's classic poem finds Santa making a delivery to a household with three children in a traditional, suburban neighborhood. The father of the family springs out of bed in a panic in one dramatic spread, with his hand seeming to stretch right off the page toward the reader. A diverse crew of helpers joins Santa on his Christmas Eve flight, with costumed elves from many countries and ethnic groups helping to unload the toys and clean the soot off Santa's red cape, furry pants and pointed boots. Elves and toys decorate the endpapers and also appear as spot illustrations at the end of the poem's verses, which are attractively framed with bold, red borders on alternating spreads. An "interview" of St. Nick by illustrator Watson concludes the volume. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews)

In this fresh approach to America's favorite Christmas poem, Tasha Tudor invites readers of all ages to look at the tale through the prism of a detailed Vermont setting that reflects her own everyday life. this personal touch, which includes an elfish interpretation of Saint Nick, gives the story the inviting warmth that is a Tudor hallmark. This The Night Before Christmas is one that will illuminate this holiday season and those for years to come.

General

Imprint:	Warner Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	November 2009
Authors:	Clement C Moore
Illustrators:	Tasha Tudor
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
Edition:	1st pbk. ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-316-83271-7
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Early learning / early learning concepts > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types
LSN:	0-316-83271-5
Barcode:	9780316832717

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