Book Thoughts: The Night Before Christmas (Engelbreit)

  • text = whole lyrics from classic poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”
  • mentions pipe smoking
  • illustrations are incredibly enchanting

Type: picture book
Ages: 3-10
Author of Poem: Clement C. Moore*
Illustrator: Mary Engelbreit

*Interestingly, the authorship of this poem has been long disputed, but the majority of professional opinions seem to go with Moore.

If you’re like us, your children have always known the fictional side of Santa, but it’s still easy to enjoy beautiful seasonal books such as this one.

Take the time to study the illustrations–such wonderful details!

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