A refreshing spin on the classic Christmas poem, featuring funny, over the top illustrations.
In this hysterical version of “The Night Before Christmas,” David Ercolini’s over-the-top illustrations will have readers saying, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” Creatures of all shapes and all sizes will be stirring with laughter in this overly decked out, Christmas-splendored illustrated picture book!
Ercolini breathes new life into an unrivaled classic with his vibrant illustrations featuring fun, accessible scenes of holiday mayhem and spirited cheer. It’s “The Night Before Christmas” as you’ve never seen it before!
David Ercolini was inspired to illustrate children's books while teaching elementary school art classes. Ercolini is the illustrator of NOT INSIDE THIS HOUSE!, written by Kevin Lewis. He won the Grand Prize at the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators 2009 Winter Conference. He lives in New York City. Visit him at davidercolini.com. "The Night Before Christmas" was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823, under the original title "A Visit From St. Nicholas."
Read an Excerpt
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
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