Best Selling Books by Clement Clarke Moore

The well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.

A Visit From Saint Nicholas is a timeless poem that deftly captures the enchantment of Christmas through the lens of 19th-century Americana. Written in rhymed couplets, the poem employs a whimsical yet comforting narrative style that engages readers with its vivid imagery and playful rhythm. Set against the backdrop of holiday traditions, Moore''s work both reflects and shapes the cultural perceptions of Santa Claus, making it a pivotal text in the canon of festive literature. The poem''s memorable opening lines, filled with shimmering descriptions of a treasured holiday figure, serve to celebrate the joy of giving and familial love during the festive season. Clement Clarke Moore, an esteemed scholar and theologian, penned this enduring piece initially for his children. His background in literature, combined with a deep understanding of folklore and cultural traditions, informed his portrayal of Santa Claus as a jolly, rotund figure who travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Moore''s upbringing in a New York City that was rich in diverse cultural influences undoubtedly shaped his vision of an inclusive and joyous Christmas. This beloved poem is recommended for readers of all ages, as it beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Christmas while weaving together themes of imagination and family. Whether a cherished annual read or a first encounter, A Visit From Saint Nicholas invites readers to embrace the magic of the holiday season, making it a must-have for any literary collection.

For decades families have gathered to read this enchanting holiday poem that has a magical new version featuring original illustrations filled with warmth and sentiment by America''s premiere Santa painter Tom Browning.

A mid the many celebrations last Christmas Eve, in various places by different persons, there was one, in New York City, not like any other anywhere. A company of men, women, and children went together just after the evening service in their church, and, standing around the tomb of the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," recited together the words of the poem which we all know so well and love so dearly.

"T''was the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring-not even a mouse." This timeless poem is so well known to children and so often recited by adults it is virtually a part of our common heritage. Written on Christmas Eve in 1822-in a horse-drawn sleigh with jingling bells according to legend-it evokes the excitement and good cheer of Christmas Eve like no other work of American literature. Paired with Thomas Nast''s drawings of St. Nicholas, from which we derive the classic image of Santa Claus, this lovely edition may well become the quintessential American Christmas book for children of all ages.

There are many versions of this classic Christmas poem - this one is the best. This edition includes the original illustrations of influential pioneer Ethel Hays, whose rendition of Santa has defined tradition. A table-length pullout of Saint Nick, sleigh, and reindeer makes this book a perfect Christmas tradition-starter and keepsake.

Describes a Christmas Eve visit from St. Nicholas and his eight reindeer.

A well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.

Paintings by Grandma Moses illustrate the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.

First published anonymously in a New York Newspaper called the Troy Sentinel on December 23, 1823, under the title "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Clement Clark Moore has long been credited as the author of this beloved yuletide poem, but literary scholar Don Foster now believes that the true writer was in fact a poet of Dutch heritage named Henry Livingston Jr. Livingston had passed away by the time Moore claimed authorship of the poem years later. In 1844, Moore published "A Visit from St. Nicholas" in an anthology of his own poetry, but Livingston''s family has always insisted that Moore is not the true author. However, even if Livingston''s family had never spoken up, Moore''s authorship rings a bit false

Winners of coveted Moonbeam, Nautilus, Purple Dragonfly, International Latino Book, and Italy’s “Salva la tua lingua locale” awards. Story Monsters Approved! Readers’ Favorite five-star rated! Original English: ''Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Salentino translation (one of 19 available languages): Era a notte du Santu Natale, inthra casa e allu sciardinu nienti se cutulava, mancu nu surgicchiu pellegrinu. There’s a lot more stirring in this house than a mouse… For the first time, the holiday classic, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, comes to life in an award-winning bilingual translation in Salentino! Pass down your cherished dialect in a playful way for the children! Look for our modern Italian version, too! These delightful reincarnations of America’s favorite poem celebrate the poem’s 200th anniversary! Nestled snug in their beds, kids and families will rediscover the beloved story of Santa’s magical flight! Available in 20 languages to enchant a new generation of world citizens! Circle the globe, enjoying Santa’s story in your choice of English with Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian (Milanese, Neapolitan, Salentino, and Sicilian dialects), Malayalam, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Sinhala, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Did you know that these treasured verses, first published by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823, introduced the iconic image of a big-bellied Santa coming down the chimney? In the modern world, everyone knows Santa arrives on the rooftop with the clatter of eight tiny reindeer, but did anyone realize that, 200 short years ago, it was this very poem that told us!?! How lucky we are to share Santa’s magic! Paperbacks and ebooks include: ● Original ’Twas the Night Before Christmas story in English ● Translations by native speakers into 19 languages ● New illustrations for the story’s 200th anniversary ● Brand new loveable mouse character! A holiday celebration essential, this unique series makes perfect stocking stuffers for the young readers in your life! AVAILABLE IN BILINGUAL PAPERBACK, EBOOK & ENHANCED BOOK SERIES! Children enjoy our enhanced ebook of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas series with audio narration by native speakers, highlighting read-along text to boost literacy and language-learning, and playful animation throughout. Let them listen to the story over and over again! Available on Apple Books and Google Play. We are delighted that this book series has been recognized by Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, International Latino Book Award, Italy’s “Salva la tua lingua locale” award (for translations into Italian dialects), Nautilus Book Award, Purple Dragonfly Award, and is Story Monsters Approved! A five-star review from Readers’ Favorite, too! Visit Christmas200.com to go behind the scenes and see how this unique bilingual series was created by a team of over 80 translators, narrators, and illustrators from around the world!

Why buy our paperbacks? Printed in USA on High Quality Paper Standard Font size of 10 for all books Fulfilled by Amazon Expedited shipping 30 Days Money Back Guarantee Unabridged (100% Original content) BEWARE OF LOW-QUALITY SELLERS Don''t buy cheap paperbacks just to save a few dollars. Most of them use low-quality papers & binding. Their pages fall off easily. Some of them even use very small font size of 6 or less to increase their profit margin. It makes their books completely unreadable. About Twas the Night before Christmas By Clement Clarke Moore Twas the Night Before Christmas from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823, and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who acknowledged authorship in 1837. The poem, which has been called "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American", is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today, and has had a massive impact on the history of Christmas gift giving. Prior to the poem, American ideas about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors varied considerably. It became a popular poem which was set to music and was recorded by many artists.

First published anonymously in a New York Newspaper called the Troy Sentinel on December 23, 1823, under the title "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Clement Clark Moore has long been credited as the author of this beloved yuletide poem, but literary scholar Don Foster now believes that the true writer was in fact a poet of Dutch heritage named Henry Livingston Jr. Livingston had passed away by the time Moore claimed authorship of the poem years later. In 1844, Moore published "A Visit from St. Nicholas" in an anthology of his own poetry, but Livingston''s family has always insisted that Moore is not the true author. However, even if Livingston''s family had never spoken up, Moore''s authorship rings a bit false

Pop-ups, flaps, wheels and pull tabs illustrate the Christmas poem.