Books with title The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas - in Bethlehem town travelers hurried uphill and down as word from Rome came, they had been told to go to their hometowns to be enrolled. A new twist on an old classic, The Night Before the First Christmas tells the story of the true meaning behind Christmas. Share it with your family, and make it a new Christmas tradition!

A New Family Christmas Classic- Jesus' birth is brought to life through inspired illustrations and endearing words, written in the cadence and style of the original classic. It is more than a Christmas story, as it gently continues through his death and glorious resurrection, then takes the reader back to Christmas again. With gold foil lettering on the hard cover and dust jacket, 24 full color pages, and three pages of footnotes for those who want to know more about the historical, cultural and scriptural context of the art and story, The Night The Before Christmas in Bethlehem is sure to become a treasured holiday favorite. This beautiful retelling of the birth of Christ rings with both freshness and familiarity, and reflects His Jewish heritage. The author's hope is that the reading of this book at Christmas becomes a family tradition that blesses the hearts of young and old alike.

Beloved illustrator Holly Hobbie offers a timeless take on the best-known Christmas poem of all time. In the twilight hours of Christmas Eve, a hushed world enveloped in moonlit snow waits for the soft tinkling of sleigh bells to announce the most magical night of the year. Then comes a thump on the rooftop, a scratching in the chimney, and suddenly--Santa Claus appears! In her fresh imagining of Clement C. Moore's enduring poem, acclaimed master watercolorist Holly Hobbie captures the magic of this timeless tale. Her vision of the night before Christmas glows with warmth and feeling, and features the delightful addition of a child's-eye view, which magnifies the wonder of this exciting, mysterious time.

Everyone knows the famous beginning to this beloved holiday poem: “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . .” Clement Moore’s poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered by many to be the definitive version of the story. This lovely tale is now a part of the Folk Tale Classics series, with gold foil stamping on the cover and full-color illustrations throughout. A beautiful and affordable edition of a classic, this book deserves a place in every child’s library!

Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends help Sir Topham "Santa Claus" Hatt bring toys to the children of Sodor in this Thomas & Friends Little Golden Book adaptation of Clement Clark Moore's classic poem, The Night Before Christmas. This story-in-rhyme will delight train-obsessed boys and girls ages 3–7, and is sure to become a family read-aloud favorite for countless Christmases to come.

"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." This poem by Clement C. Moore has been loved by children and parents alike for generations. Written for Moore's own children, it vividly portrays his imaginary encounter with Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Warm, witty and charming, it remains a vibrant classic of Christmas to this day. The poem is accompanied by illustrations by Jane Burdell, in a colorful children's picture book.

The poem "The Night Before Christmas" has become so much a part of Christmas that it’s hard to imagine the holiday without it. Originally published as an "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," it appeared in 1823 in the newspaper, the Troy Sentinel. It has since been reprinted hundreds of times, acted out on stage, and read over the radio and on film and CD. The author, CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE, is said to have written the poem for his children on Christmas Eve, 1822. Our modern image of Santa Claus as a bearded, plump, jolly figure can be traced back to Moore’s famous description of St. Nick: "He had a broad face, and a little round belly, that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly."

A heartwarming retelling of a beloved holiday classic that is certain to become a family favorite! Perfect for Christmastime read-alouds with your toddler or young child.Find out what happens this Christmas Eve when a little lamb finds a special visitor at the farm. Just who could it be? Kids and parents will love this charming twist on the classic story.'Twas the night before Christmas, and all 'round the farmNot a creature was stirring, tucked in safe and warm.The stockings were hung on each barn door with care.The animals hoped soon St. Nick would be there.