The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition)

A gorgeous gift edition of a Christmas classic with a soft cloth spine and gold foil, illustrated by the beloved creator of Strega Nona .

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

This beautiful gift edition of a beloved Christmas classic features Tomie dePaola's iconic illustrations in a wonderful new package. With a soft cloth spine and gold foil, this is the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family to enjoy.

While the family sleeps, rosy-cheeked St. Nicholas appears, filling the stockings with dolls and blocks, toy animals and candy canes, before taking off over the snow-capped hills in his sleigh.

Called "a shareable Christmas treasure" in a Booklist starred review, The Night Before Christmas was Tomie dePaola's 100th book when it was originally published and has been in print for over 30 years. Tomie dePaola's warm, nostalgic illustrations brings this beloved holiday poem to life, full of cheerful details kids will love to pore over.

Author(s): Clement C. Moore, Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size / Weight: 11.3 in H | 8.8 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
ISBN: 9780823464470


About the Author

Clement Moore (1779 - 1863) was a professor of classics at General Theological Seminary in New York. He wrote The Night Before Christmas, originally titled A Visit from St. Nicholas, for his children in 1822.

Author Residence: New York, NY

Tomie dePaola was the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of close to 250 books, including Strega Nona and Quiet. When The Night Before Christmas was originally published, it was Tomie's 100th book.

Tomie loved reading and books from an early age and knew, when he was four, that he wanted to write and illustrate stories when he grew up. He was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the New Hampshire's Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association, and the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota.

Illustrator Residence:New London, NH