The Night Before Christmas

By: Clement Moore, Charles Santore

Narrated by: Jeff Bridges

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem read by Jeff Bridges.

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This audiobook edition:

• Is read by Jeff Bridges, the Academy Award winning actor
• Has a nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder"

The Night Before Christmas:

• Is perfect for family reading time or gatherings
• Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift
• A classic for children ages 1-4 or the young at heart

Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

A Holiday Classic

This Jeff Bridges narration is joining Walter Matthau’s performance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas as a Christmas Eve tradition in our home.

Jeff Bridges: The Velvety Voice Behind Butter-Churning Narratives

Jeff Bridges's narration is like the smooth, buttery churn of an old-fashioned, hand-crafted churner, each word a creamy globule of velvety richness. It's as if his voice is a warm blanket wrapping around your consciousness, gently guiding you through tales with the comforting cadence of a storyteller who's seen the secrets of the universe, all while exuding the timeless charm of a fine, aged whiskey.

Fun!

BIt was fun hearing Jeff Bridges read this age old tale of St. Nick’s visit on Christmas! Only mishap was the original says ‘Happy Christmas…’ not Merry Christmas.

Christmas memories

I always enjoyed this story as a child andnow I got to share it with my 2 boys, creating new family memories.

Christmas traditions!

Our family loves listening to the reading of of our favorite Christmas book, it's become part of our tradition.