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

Perfect for sharing with little ones, nothing captures the Christmas spirit better than Clement C. Moore’s much-loved poem. With Stacey Thomas’s lavish illustrations, this new edition of the traditional poem is an essential advent read for Christmas lovers young and old.

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . .

The scene is set for a magical Christmas Eve and one of the best-loved Christmas stories of all time.

Clement C. Moore first read this timeless poem to his young children on Christmas Eve in 1822. It was published anonymously in a New York newspaper the following year and quickly spread around the world, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition for many families.

This beautiful picture book edition brings together the classic verse with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.

It’s Christmas Eve and the whole house is sleeping – all except one little boy, woken up by the jingle of bells and the clatter of reindeer hooves on the roof. As he tiptoes downstairs, who will he find?  

Mark Marshall’s captivating illustrations places a little boy at the heart of Clement C Moore’s classic Christmas poem. This bright and bold picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for young children – and a great way to introduce a new generation to this iconic poem. With a magical, glittery cover!