<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Featuring lavish illustrations by renowned illustrator Santore, Moore's classic holiday poem is now available in this mini edition. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Wonderful new version of the classic poem every family should own. Lavishly illustrated by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and others. A mini heirloom edition with a four-page gatefold. Includes embossed and foil cover.</b> <p/>Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, the poem "The Night Before Christmas" has enchanted children with the story of St. Nicholas climbing down the chimney and filling all the stockings before springing back to his sleigh. Many families read the poem every year, and now they have an edition to treasure. The poem, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Charles Santore's lavish illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The work of <i>New York Times</i> best-selling children's book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including, <i>The Night Before Christmas</i>, <i>The Little Mermaid</i>, <i>Snow White</i>, <i>The Velveteen Rabbit</i>, and <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>.