The night before christmas, hardcover/clemens clarke moore

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house .

Clement Clarke Moores timeless poem about Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life by illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger and her unique interpretation of Santas fantastic midnight visit.

The poem--originally titled, A Visit from St.

Nicholas--is in large part responsible for the conception of the Santa Claus recognized today and is artistically rendered in this picture book full of holiday spirit.

About the Author: Clement Clarke Moore was a professor of Oriental and Greek literature and the author of A Visit from St.

Nicholas, which later became The Night Before Christmas.

Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the most highly regarded illustrators of childrens books and was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1990 to recognize her lifetime contribution to childrens literature.

She is the author and illustrator of numerous books, including The Little Mermaid and Tales from the Brothers Grimm .