'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house...Get cozy this holiday season with the enchanting tale of The Night Before Christmas. This spellbinding story book, captured in the #1 New York Times bestselling edition, breathes life into the magic of Santa Claus. The beautifully crafted hardcover features an embossed cover and an enticing four-page foldout, making it an ideal Christmas gift!With this beloved story you can carry on a cherished family tradition, or perhaps begin your own. Gather your loved ones for a read-aloud on Christmas Eve as anticipation for Santa and his reindeer builds.The classic edition includes:The elegantly designed hardcover with a stunning, embossed foil-stamped coverA vast four-page foldout to transport you into the narrativeClassic, vintage-inspired illustrations by Charles Santore, a celebrated artist and New York Times #1 bestsellerThe treasured poem by Clement Clark MooreA tribute to Dutch references in the poem, including the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeerThe Night Before Christmas - the perfect choice for family read-alouds or festive get-togethers, and an enchanting holiday or Christmas gift that children of all ages will cherish. Known for his gorgeous interpretations of classic children's stories such as Aesop's Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, Charles Santore's illustrations add a touch of brilliance to this timeless tale.