The Night Before Christmas: A Magical Pop-up Edition

The Night Before Christmas: A Magical Pop-up Edition

by Clement C. Moore (Author), N Puttapipat (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Exquisite silhouettes and a spectacular pop-up finale bring this popular Christmas poem magically to life. This elegant cut-paper edition of the celebrated Christmas poem evokes the snowy magic of the season through moonlit silhouettes. With the turn of each page the scenes transform to reveal the fine details and surprises of a festive family home. Open up the house to see the characters within, peer through the doors and windows to catch a glimpse of St Nick's arrival and witness the spectacular pop-up finale. All the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve is captured here, making this a book to delight in and to treasure.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 06 Sep 2012

ISBN 10: 1406338648
ISBN 13: 9781406338645
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
A sumptuously illustrated book perfectly conveying the magic and excitement of Christmas. * Angels and Urchins *
Delightful illustrations that the whole family will enjoy * Baby & Me *
Absolutely magical for any age * Black Bird Magazine *
A beautiful edition of this classic poem [...] The best part is when it opens up at the end to reveal a magical, delicate papercut sleigh and reindeer flying across the sky [...] This is the kind of book that you always remember long after your childhood is behind you. * Cambridge Magazine *
Author Bio
Clement C. Moore (1779-1863) is best known as the author of the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. First published anonymously in a New York newspaper in 1923, the poem, then known as A Visit from St. Nicholas, was later credited to Moore. Niroot Puttapipat is a respected fine artist who grew up in Thailand, the grandson of a Lanna princess. He has a lifelong interest in art and literature and is the award-winning illustrator of Aladdin (9781406316636), The Musicians of Bremen (9781844280209) and Dragon's Egg (9781844288779). Niroot lives in London, SE17.