Denslow S Night Before Christmas

Beautiful gift edition features the yuletide classic as interpreted by The Wizard of Oz illustrator, W. W. Denslow, whose expressive full-color illustrations add a whole new dimension to the familiar tale.

Beautiful gift edition features the Yuletide classic as interpreted by The Wizard of Oz illustrator, W. W. Denslow, whose expressive full-color illustrations add a whole new dimension to the familiar tale.

A newly-restored classic from the famed illustrator of The Wizard of Oz From one of the most well-known illustrators of all time comes this beautiful version of Clement C. Moore's classic holiday poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Best known by its opening line "Twas the night before Christmas...", this classic has been read and enjoyed by families for generations. In 1902, William Wallace Denslow created a magical new version, decorated with beautiful, vibrant illustrations. These illustrations tell the story as never before. And in this updated version, those illustrations have been carefully restored for today's generation. This Christmas, enjoy the story with your family as never before. And be sure to check out the complete series of Denslow's Illustrated Classics, published by Timeless Reads. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

The well-known poem about a famous Christmas visitor is accompanied by illustrations by various nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists, including Thomas Nast, Jessie Willcox Smith, and Arthur Rackham.

The familiar poem about a well-known Christmas Eve visitor.

A bibliography of the poem "The night before Christmas."

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D.P. Carroll's compilation of "Night Before Christmas Family Edition" will become the favorite book for your family to be read. After finding the 1902 version in the Carroll family library, this edition became a cherished part of the "Christmas Carroll" family tradition. Each Grandpa has taken great pride in reading it aloud to his children, their children and the children at church. America's favorite Christmas story is read to children all over the World. Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) wrote a Christmas poem for his children titled; "A Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1822 which later became; "Twas the Night before Christmas". Prior to the creation of this story Santa Claus had never been associated with a sleigh or reindeer's! W.W. Denslow (1856-1915) was a unique artist that created the original characters of L. Frank Baum's; "Wizard of Oz", as well as other children's favorites. In 1902, Denslow created his own version called; "Denslow's Night Before Christmas", and hand lettered each word to accompany his creative illustrations of the most famous night of the year. Now the Third Edition of "Night Before Christmas Family Edition" will become a family tradition for you to share with your family and friends. Make Santa's favorite recipes and record your favorite Christmas memories. For over one hundred years, from our family to yours, Blessings for your family and remember the reason for the Season. God Bless.