The Night Before Christmas
Published on 4. October 2012
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4083-0702-1 (ISBN)
Description
Highly acclaimed artist Angela Barrett captures all the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve with her magical version of this popular festive verse. Her detailed illustrations depict a nostalgic, snow-covered world that sparkles with elegance and flair. A classic book that will become a cherished part of many a family Christmas. It begs to be reread year after year as a much-loved festive tradition.
Reviews / Votes
Greenaway Medal winner Barrett creates a nostalgic, snow-covered world in her magical new version of the Christmas Eve. Bookseller A delight. Angels & Urchins This magical, snow-covered version captures all the excitement of the countdown to the big day. The School Run The stillness and quiet sense of anticipation in her illustrations make this a particularly atmospheric and memorable telling. Books For Keeps Every family needs a copy of The Night Before Christmas. Angela Barrett's edition is the perfect read for a Christmas Eve bedtime. Sunday Express Every family needs a copy of The Night Before Christmas. Angela Barrett's edition is the perfect read for a Christmas holidays bedtime. International Express No festive season is complete without The Night Before Christmas. JuniorMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 301 mm
Width: 247 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
518 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4083-0702-1 (9781408307021)
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Angela Barrett is a hugely talented and internationally acclaimed figure in illustration. She completed a Masters Degree at the Royal College of Art, where she was taught by Quentin Blake. Her first title, The King, The Cat and The Fiddle, was runner-up in the Mother Goose Award in 1984. Since then, Angela has illustrated numerous titles and won many awards for her work, including the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1993 for Beware, Beware! She lives and works in London.