While Clement Clarke Moore is primarily known today as the author of "A Visit From St. Nicholas," during his lifetime he was a respected professor of literature and a scholar of ancient languages. His academic pursuits included a deep engagement with Oriental and Greek literature, and he compiled a significant Hebrew lexicon. Moore was deeply connected to New York City, donating land for a theological seminary and having a neighborhood named in his honor. His literary legacy endures most prominently through his beloved Christmas poem, which has become a cherished holiday tradition.
From nonsense to lessons learned, these 45 rhymes include Mother Goose favourites including Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Queen of Hearts, Ride a Cock Horse, and more, illustrated in detail by Scott Gustafson.
The perfect edition of Clement C. Moore's beloved Christmas poem, The Night Before Christmas, to share with your near and dear ones this festive season.
Do you love traditional old Christmas stories and art? If so, then you’ll enjoy this collection of 45 delightful stories and poems from days gone by. Over 200 illustrations have also been added to enhance the book and make it one which you’ll read and treasure for years to come.Authors
Chesley Award Winner A lavishly illustrated, enchanting collection of 10 of the best-loved fairy tales, chosen and edited by the artist, who spent more than four years creating the seventy-five oil paintings, reproduced here in full color. Belongs on every child's bookshelf.
This gifty box set of three mini book classics -- The Night Before Christmas, The Nutcracker, and A Christmas Carol -- is a great value and makes the perfect stocking stuffer!
"I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick," wrote Clement Moore in 1822. Since then, his graphic Santa Claus image has become the world's. Moore's jolly old self, the reindeer-sleigh and chimney leap, the bag full of toys and visions of sugar plums so richly vivid in his poem, practically beg to be colored — and now they can be, in this coloring book illustrated by John O'Brien. The text of the poem accompanies the drawings, most spread over two pages, which capture in marvelous detail that tingle of Christmas best sensed by children.
From the moonlit snow and sleepy little house to Santa's rosy cheeks and reindeer prancing on rooftops, award-winning illustrator P. J. Lynch brings his characteristically detailed, atmospheric illustrations to Clement C. Moore's well-loved poem in an exquisite new edition of this Christmas classic.
Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed animals. This book teaches crocheters: basic crocheting techniques (perfect for beginners!); spiral techniques to ensure stuffing will not come out; and versatile uses (using thick yarn, each dog is about 3 inches long, suitable for an iPod case.
An innovative retelling of the Christmas classic features the traditional Clement C. Moore poem on one side and a mischievous child's version of events on the other, creating a fun and engaging experience.
