'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Clement C. Moore's 1823 poem about "A Visit From St. Nicolas" is a fixture of the American Christmas. Put on some cozy jammies and snuggle up by the fire with some of our favorite editions:
  | The nearly all-white pop-ups by the masterful Robert Sabuda almost overshadow the story. Turning the page to find Santa's reindeer leaping out toward you is truly stunning. $19 at Amazon  |
  | This unique version by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Rachel Isadora sets the classic poem in Africa. The illustrations burst with lively color and the setting puts a fresh spin on familiar words. $12 at Amazon  |
  | Matt Tavares' lush black and white pencil illustrations and the old-timey font bring a vintage New England charm to the poem. $9 at Amazon  |
  | A cutsier version for little kids featuring illustrations by Gyo Fujikawa of Babies fame. Look at the wee Santa! $10 at Amazon  |
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