'Twas the Night Before Christmas

A sweeping, joyful, and wholly original take on the beloved Clement Clarke Moore Christmas classic brought to stunning visual life by Caldecott Honor-winning creator, and master watercolorist, Jon J Muth’s breathtaking illustrations, including deluxe specs with dazzling foil and a dramatic gatefold finale!‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...A lavish, brilliant, and beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Christmas poem, brought to life as never before by beloved master watercolorist Jon J Muth. In this wholly original retelling, Muth brings each sweeping scene and charming character to festive life in this joy-fueled and heartwarming retelling. His award-winning watercolor illustrations brim with love and light, illuminating the spirit and joy that will ignite and delight young readers and families eager to celebrate the Christmas season.From twinkling twilight scenes of Santa's journey through the night with his nine soaring reindeer, to Santa's heroic rooftop landing and miraculous trip down the chimney, and even a scene with Pa and Santa dancing together before Santa continues on his way, this is Clement C. Moore’s read-aloud classic as never before. Curious readers will also love searching for the mischievous mice secretly hidden within each spread.With lavish specs including foil and embossing and a rich holiday palette that sparks the joy of the Christmas season, this will be THE evergreen classic for a new generation of families to treasure!