The Night Before Christmas Board Book

Written by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Barbara Reid. Scholastic Canada

’Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.

But what if the mice WERE waiting for St. Nicholas?

Barbara Reid reimagines everyone’s favourite Christmas poem in her own extraordinary style, featuring a lively cast of young creatures anticipating the most exciting night of the year!

Now a board book!

This beautiful, sturdy board book is the perfect introduction to a holiday readaloud tradition.

Awards

Libris Picture Book of the Year, the Retail Council of Canada

With her inimitable style, Barbara Reid has created a Christmas treat to be savoured and shared over and over.

— The National Reading Campaign

****/4 …a must-buy, and it will become a core component of libraries’ Christmas collections.

— Canadian Materials

“Sharing the mouse family’s Christmas in this version of Clement Clarke Moore’s tale will become a family read-aloud tradition.

— City Parent

Children will relate to this sense of holiday excitement and anticipation.

— School Library Journal

Never mind that shelves are jammed with versions of this classic: make room for Reid’s (Picture a Tree) innovative interpretation, distinguished by her trademark Plasticine artwork and a generous supply of humour.

— Publishers Weekly