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The Night Before Christmas
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Night Before Christmas
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Clement C. Moore
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Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:56 | Dimensions(mm): Height 312,Width 232 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780007167111
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Classifications | Dewey:811.2 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers
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Imprint |
HarperCollins
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Publication Date |
1 September 2003 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The glorious publication of Clement C Moore's timeless verse sees it brought to new life by the beautiful illustrations of Christian Birmingham. Every Christmas Eve brings with it hushed anticipation and wonder. Here is the story of this magical night, when children around the world await the arrival of the gifts that symbolise all the warmth and love of Christmas.
Author Biography
Clement C Moore, American writer and poet, is best know for this poem, which he wrote for his children and published anonymously in New York's 'Sentinel' on December 23rd 1823. Christian Birmingham graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design in 1991. Since then he has illustrated several books for Collins, the first of which, The Magical Bicycle, written by Berlie Doherty, was shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler award.
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