The Night Before Christmas

The Night Before Christmas, written in 1822, instantly became a seasonal favorite and introduced families nationwide to a uniquely American Santa. Over 175 years later, readers young and old still delight in Clement Clarke Moore's vision of "a right jolly old elf". The watercolor illustrations of Donald Mills evoke all the warm memories of Christmas Eve and bring to life the twinkling eyes, rosy cheeks, and merry dimples that characterize Santa. Always a bestseller, this over-sized version book depicrs the anticipation of Santa's arrival and the excitement of Christmas morning.