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The night before Christmas

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Illustrates the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.

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Main Author: Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863
Other Authors: Whatley, Bruce (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1998.
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Santa Claus > Juvenile poetry.
Christmas > Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
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Summary:Illustrates the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.
Physical Description:p. cm.
ISBN:0060266082
0060266090 (lib. bdg.)
Author Notes:Poet and Educator Clement Moore was born on July 15, 1770 in New York City, and was later educated at Columbia College.

Moore was a biblical scholar and professor at the Episcopal General Theological Seminary.

Moore is best known for his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", better known in more modern times as "Twas the Night Before Christmas". In 2013 this same title became a New York Times High Profile Title.

Clement Moore died in Newport, Rhode Island on July 10, 1863.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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