{"product_id":"the-night-before-christmas-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-9780062869463","title":"The Night Before Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1\u003cem\u003e New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e bestselling illustrator Loren Long presents a fresh, modern take on the classic Christmas poem about a visit from Santa Claus in this gorgeous new edition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Indie Bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCozy up with the timeless tale that's been reimagined for the twenty-first century by acclaimed artist Loren Long. Featuring four different homes that reflect the diverse world we live in, Long's lush landscapes and charming scenes capture the wonder and magic of Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous, modern edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e will delight readers old and new and is a must-have for every family library. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn illustrator's note is included that gives further context to Long's approach for retelling this classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visual treatment of an old poem that's both nostalgic and fresh. Bring this one ho-ho-home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\" --Kirkus (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoore, Clement C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClement C. Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e (1779-1863), an American scholar and poet, first wrote \"\u003cem\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e\" in 1822 to entertain his children. A friend submitted it to a local newspaper, the\u003cem\u003e Troy Sentinel\u003c\/em\u003e, where it was published on December 23, 1823. Moore's delightful description of St. Nicholas and his eight flying reindeer has since become the definitive portrait of Santa Claus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLong, Loren:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLoren Long is the illustrator of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling picture book \u003cem\u003eLove\u003c\/em\u003e by Matt de la Pena, as well as the author-illustrator of \u003cem\u003eOtis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOtis and the Tornado\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOtis and the Puppy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAn Otis Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOtis and the Scarecrow\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling illustrator of President Barack Obama's picture book \u003cem\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/em\u003e and the reillustrated edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Engine That Could\u003c\/em\u003e by Watty Piper. He lives in Ohio. To learn more, please visit www.lorenlong.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613047755026,"sku":"9780062869463","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c56b769c-57d1-48f0-9461-286bc8d03041.jpg?v=1758635604","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-night-before-christmas-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-9780062869463","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}