A Visit from Saint Nicholas (Twas the night before Christmas) (1995) is a unique little book This particular book includes more than the story penned Clement Seymour in 1822 and later illustrated by Mary C. Ogdensburg. It begins with the letter by David de Ogden (great-great-grandson of Mary C Ogden). An introduction describes the origin of the poem and extensive annotations explain individual portions of it. For example, “The references to Santa and the chimney were particularly appropriate in a time. What many homes boosted a fireplace in every room.” Another section traces the manuscripts including a reproduction in Clement Seymour‘s own handwriting. We also learn how Thomas Nast created in the image of the jolly old elf we recognize today. This is book is a special treasure for the history buff.
This book has no ISBN and was unlisted on Goodreads. It does appear on Amazon.
Linda Lee has Identifying Nouns in "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Chris Bartal has 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Literacy Pack. Stephen Conley has 'Twas the night before Christmas.
