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Books in The%20Night%20Before series

  • The Night Before Halloween

    Natasha Wing, Cynthia Fisher

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Aug. 16, 1999)
    "'Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse.The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare,For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there?."Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter?
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  • The Night Before My First Communion

    Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Jan. 23, 2018)
    A brother and sister celebrate and prepare for this Catholic rite of passage in the twenty-fourth title in Natasha Wing's best-selling paperback series featuring rhyming text in the style of the classic Clement C. Moore holiday poem.On the night before their First Communion, a brother and sister get ready for this important event. All the family is there--family, grandparents, godparents--to help them prepare for the following day.
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  • The Night Before First Grade

    Natasha Wing, Deborah Zemke

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, July 21, 2005)
    It’'s the night before the Big Day—-first grade! Penny is excited to start the year with her best friend right beside her in the same classroom. This humorous take on Clement C. Moore’s classic tale has a perfect twist ending that will surprise readers —as well as the "heroine" of the story— and help all about-to-be first-graders through their own back-to-school jitters.
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  • The Night Before Kindergarten

    Natasha Wing, Julie Durrell

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, July 9, 2001)
    'Twas the night before kindergarten,and as they prepared, kids were excited,and a little bit scared.It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all--saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Christmas poem.
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  • The Night Before Preschool

    Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, May 12, 2011)
    It's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school.
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  • The Night Before My Birthday

    Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Jan. 16, 2014)
    The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy.
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  • The Night Before Thanksgiving

    Natasha Wing, Tammie Lyon

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Aug. 6, 2001)
    Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun.
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  • The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

    Natasha Wing, Mike Lester

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Sept. 23, 2002)
    It's December 23, and Christmas is just around the corner. But one family is having trouble getting its act together. Once again, Natasha Wing follows the rhythms and meter of the classic Christmas poem, yet gives it her own entirely original twist, while paying homage to The Night Before Christmas.
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  • The Night Before the Fourth of July

    Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, May 12, 2015)
    The twentieth title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect summer treat! It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show. The Night Before the Fourth of July captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday!
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  • The Night Before St. Patrick's Day

    Natasha Wing, Amy Wummer

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Jan. 22, 2009)
    Natasha Wing puts an Irish twist on a Christmas classic. It's the night before St. Patrick's Day, and Tim and Maureen are wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun! When they wake the next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they're shocked to find that they've actually caught a leprechaun. But will they be able to find his pot of gold?
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  • The Night Before Kindergarten

    Natasha Wing, Julie Durrell

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, May 12, 2011)
    Join a whole bunch of excited kids as they begin a new adventure--kindergarten! Includes more than 75 stickers so little readers can act out getting ready for kindergarten and having fun on the first day of school.
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  • The Night Before the 100th Day of School

    Natasha Wing, Mindy Pierce

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Dec. 1, 2005)
    The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.
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