Texas Night Before Christmas


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"'Twas the night before Christmas . . ." and Texas is ready and waiting for old Santy to appear. You may know the story, but you've never heard it like this before. Based on Clement C. Moore's poem, Texas Night Before Christmas is filled with images of the Lone Star State, whimsical illustrations, and playful text. It's an icy Christmas Eve as this Texas family prepares for Santy's visit. A great ruckus arouses Pa, and he spies Santy himself in full Western garb: rawhide suit, Stetson, and cowboy boots. He fills the young'uns' waiting boots, then warms himself a while before leaving for his next stop. As Ma and Pa lose sight of him in the fog, Santy calls out, "Merry Christmas, y'heah? And y'all have a good night!"




The Twelve Days of Christmas in Texas


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Welcome to the 12 days of Christmas in Texas Ready to greet you are 9 leapin' lizards, 8 grazin' longhorns, 7 bass a-swimmin', 6 flags a-flyin'... and much more from the Lone Star State.Jos is so excited about his cousin Ashley's visit with him in Texas that he gives her one of these VERY unusual gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas, and Ashley writes lively letters home to tell her mom and dad all about her trip. Lucky readers are in for a wild Christmas countdown




The Night Before Christmas, in Texas, that is


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A parody of The night before Christmas, by Clement Clarke Moore.




'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Texas


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A classic Christmas story featuring all the magic of Santa combined with the magic of your favorite city, state, or country. It's the night before Christmas and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit your house? Follow Santa's journey in this magical retelling of a Christmas classic starring the locations and landmarks that make the place where you live special!




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




Cajun Night Before Christmas


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A version in Cajun dialect of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas," set in a Louisiana bayou.




The Night Before Christmas in Texas


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Santa delivers Christmas gifts on time, with special help from an armadillo and the Texas Rangers.




The Night Before Christmas in New York


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A take-off on Clement Clarke Moore's poem The night before Christmas, a.k.a. A visit from St. Nicholas.




The Night Before Christmas in Texas


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Santa, get yer spurs on! It’s Christmas night when a freezing-cold Santa decides to look for a warm midwinter vacation spot while on his magical trip ’round the world delivering toys. Of course, Mrs. Claus wants to be in on the fun, so she climbs aboard. They have their sights on Texas and take a flight over the state pointing out cities, landscapes, and attractions of the great Lone Star state! Betty Lou Phillips is coauthor of The Night Before Christmas in Paris and author of Emily Goes Wild!, an illustrated children’s book, as well as numerous home design books on French style. She lives in Dallas. Roblyn Herndon is coauthor of The Night Before Christmas in Paris. She lives in Houston. Sheryl Dickert, illustrator and graphic designer, lives in Salt Lake City.




Santa Is Coming to Texas


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A new holiday series that features the Jolly Old Elf heading south from his home in the North Pole and flying to locations around the United States and Canada to deliver presents and good cheer.