Discover more books

The Night Before Christmas

By Clement Clarke Moore and Eric Puybaret

On Christmas Eve, a cosy home fills with dancing sugarplums—and a mysterious visitor arrives.

enchanting magical heartwarming

Genres

Classics Poetry/Verse

What is The Night Before Christmas about?

Experience the magic of Christmas Eve with this enchanting picture book and CD set. Clement C. Moore's timeless poem is beautifully illustrated by Eric Puybaret, bringing to life the cosy home, dancing sugarplums, and Santa's joyful visit. The accompanying CD features a captivating reading by Mary Travers, with musical accompaniment from Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey, making it a perfect festive treat for children.

About the author

Clement Clarke Moore was an American writer best known for his famous Christmas poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas', also called 'The Night Before Christmas'. His delightful story about Santa Claus visiting on Christmas Eve has been enjoyed by children and families for many years, helping to create the magical traditions we love today.

Pages

25 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2011

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book