'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. It's Christmas Eve, and the entire house is sleeping -- except one boy, woken by the clatter of hooves on the roof. As he tiptoes downstairs, who will he find?

The well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor is given a Hawaiian setting and some of the words in the poem has been translated into the Hawaiian language.

"Mary Engelbreit rings in the holiday with a Christmas collection that includes many of her favorite carols, the story of Jesus' birth, and beloved poems that touch the heart and celebrate the miracle of the season."--Front jacket flap.

The first photograph, "The Night Before Christmas," features a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, candles, bulbs, and more. "Visions of Sugarplums" is an abstract composition of Christmas confections; and "Such a Clatter!" is a dynamic explosion of objects. In "It Must Be Saint Nick," Santa is shown in shadow; and in "A Bundle of Toys," the presents in Santa's sack are revealed as a magnificent jumble. The final photograph, "Happy Christmas to...

An adaptation of the famous poem about a Christmas Eve visitor, set in Ireland.

Presents a turn-of-the-century black family's encounter with St. Nick as he delivers his presents before flying off into the night.

Award-winning illustrator Charles Santore perfectly captures the delight of Santa's wondrous visit with unforgettable images that are sure to enchant young believers--and older ones--for Christmas Eves to come.

"This holiday season, give the readers in your life a beautiful collection of timeless Christmas stories and poems they will surely cherish for years to come"--