Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse These opening lines from the famous Christmas poem initially published anonymously as "A Visit from Saint Nicholas", and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, have been inspiring kids and captivating their minds as they prepare for the arrival of Santa and his reindeer. Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. This edition includes: A beautifully designed leather-bound package A large, four-page foldout that helps immerse you in the story Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 best-selling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and Aesop's Fables A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder"? The work of New York Times best-selling children's book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!