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Another Night Before Christmas

By Carol Ann Duffy

Adjectives

magical heartwarming enchanting

Genres

Poetry/Verse Classics

Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, a curious young girl sneaks downstairs to discover if Santa is real. Despite her efforts, she drifts off to sleep. Santa arrives, filling the room with magic. As she watches him depart, she realises that the greatest gift of Christmas is belief.

About the author

Carol Ann Duffy is a much-loved British poet and writer. She has written many poems for children and grown-ups, and is well known for her clever use of language and imagination. Her book 'The Lost Happy Endings' is a favourite for many children. Carol Ann Duffy enjoys making poetry fun and exciting for everyone.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2010

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