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. An
oversized heirloom edition with a four-page gatefold. Includes embossed and foil
cover. Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, 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 cherished verse, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by
Charles