Scrooge's Night Before Christmas


Book Description

This charmingly illustrated verse tale offers a fresh and funny take on two Christmas classics—an ideal all-ages holiday gift! In clever rhyme, this fully illustrated mash-up of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and Clemet Clark Moore’s The Night Before Christmas combines clever humor and a heartwarming story. We meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, along with the nephew Fred, Cratchits and the Fezziwigs. And after his fantastical adventure, we know that Scrooge has reformed when hear him bellow Santa’s traditional refrain, “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.” Scrooge’s Night Before Christmas is part of a series of illustrated verse books based on classic literary characters. All written by Julie Petersen and illustrated by Sheryl Dickert, the others include Sherlock’s Night Before Christmas and Mr. Darcy’s Night Before Christmas.




A Christmas Carol and the Night Before Christmas


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This gorgeously illustrated, gilt-edged edition of the classic Christmas story and poem will be a treasured memento of hiliday celebrations for years to come. The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Moore's classic poem are among the most beloved Christmas stories of all time, and this elegant leather-bound edition is perfect to give as a gift or as an addition to one's own collection.




Another Night Before Christmas


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A classic Christmas tale re-told for modern times by the Poet Laureate, with illustrations by Rob Ryan It's the night before Christmas and a young girl creeps like a mouse down the stairs, determined to find out for certain whether Santa is real. But she falls asleep within seconds... Soon, Santa and his reindeer land on her roof-top and when he bursts out of her fireplace she is woken up to a room filled with magic. As she watches him fly off into the night, she knows that she will never forget this sight because, at Christmas, the best gift of all is belief. Carol Ann Duffy's twenty-first-century reworking of the Victorian Christmas classic is filled with her characteristic warmth, wit and imagination and, illustrated by the sophisticated, romantic and truly original Rob Ryan, it will be the perfect gift this Christmas.




The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland


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Carys Bexington and Kate Hindley's The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland is 'Twas the night before Christmas with a wonderful twist – soon to be an animated musical featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley! Lewis Carroll's classic Wonderland returns but this time instead of Alice, it's Santa's turn for an adventure down the rabbit hole. Join the Cheshire-Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the reindeer for a tea party with lots of festive fun! The Queen of Hearts hates Christmas – she's banned tinsel, mince pies and even good cheer – because when she was a little princess, the White Rabbit was late delivering her letter to Father Christmas and she didn't receive a present. But one snowy Christmas Eve, Santa finally receives her letter and races to deliver her gift! Will Santa and his reindeer be able to put the Merry back into Christmas in Wonderland? From the original publisher of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland is a fun mash-up of two classics, showing the true meaning of Christmas is to be kind.




Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas


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Celebrate 20 years of nightmares with this picturebook version of the classic film, written and drawn by Tim Burton and now featuring word-for-word narration by Christopher Lee! In this beloved picture book that could only come from the visionary mind of author and illustrator TIM BURTON, we meet Jack Skellington-- a well-intentioned inhabitant of Halloweenland. Jack is bored of ''''the scaring, the terror, the fright....tired of being something that goes bump in the night''''. And so, in an effort to bring to joy to his town, Jack kidnaps Santa and takes his place as the jolly old elf. But instead of bringing joy to the world Jack, who is a little more than a grinning skeleton, brings fear by delivering creepy toys and riding a sleigh carried by skeletal reindeer. Only through a number of things going horribly wrong does Jack learn the true meaning of Christmas.




Nightmare Before Christmas 13 Days of Christmas


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What happens when two holidays collide? Thirteen days of frighteningly festive fun! Count down the days to see Jack, Sally, and their Halloween Town friends put a spooky spin on Christmas traditions! Jack Skellington is here from Halloween Town. You'll notice his handiwork scattered around. This year, he's decided to play Sandy Claws. But when Halloween creates Christmas . . . you might see a few flaws. From the minds of Tim Burton, Disney Imagineers, and acclaimed artist Jerrod Maruyama comes a picture book celebrating the classic animated film and the Disneyland ride it inspired. Renowned Imagineers Steven Davison and Carolyn Gardner's text turns turtle doves and French hens into floating candles and true-love potions, accompanied by beloved Burton characters painted in a new art style that will appeal to fans of all ages. Adorably spooky and frightfully festive, this tale will get fans of all ages into the holiday spirit!




It's a Southern Thing


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"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, We were sticky and sweaty 'cause this is the South." This is how the night before Christmas begins in the South. The weather may be balmy sometimes, but Southerners can still put on a Christmas celebration like no other. No matter the weather or the state, there's no mistaking Santa loves the South. This fun, whimsically illustrated version of the traditional "Night Before Christmas" is perfect for families to read aloud at their annual celebrations. Merry Christmas, y'all! "As he flew overhead, he exclaimed in delight: 'Blessed Christmas to y'all and to y'all a good night!'" - 28 Pages




'Twas the Night Before Christmas on Sesame Street


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It's the night before Christmas, and Cookie Monster is dozing peacefully, until a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer land on Sesame Street. Cookie Monster is delighted to have a visit from Santa, but there's just one problem: he's already eaten all of Santa's cookies Luckily, Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street friends are ready to help




Festive Delights: A Christmas Carol, Twas the Night before Christmas, Popular Children's Stories (A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens/ Twas the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore/ The Night Before Christmas and Other Popular Stories For Children by Various)


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Book 1: Experience the timeless holiday spirit with “ A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens .” Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey guided by spirits, as Charles Dickens weaves a heartwarming tale of redemption, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. Book 2: Dive into the enchanting holiday atmosphere with “ Twas the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore .” Moore's iconic poem captures the magic of Christmas Eve, delivering a joyous and festive narrative that has become a cherished tradition for generations. Book 3: Share delightful moments with the young ones through “ The Night Before Christmas and Other Popular Stories For Children by Various .” This collection of charming stories, curated from various authors, promises to captivate children's imaginations with tales of wonder, joy, and the magic of childhood.




Gullah Night Before Christmas


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A version, told in the Gullah dialect, of the familiar poem about the annual Christmas visit of Santa Claus in which "Sandy Claw" is represented by "Buh Rabbit."