‘Tis the season to be shopping for books! What better gift on Christmas morning than books associated with the very holiday being celebrated?
If you’re the type to open a gift or two on Christmas Eve, I can’t think of a more appropriate literary gift than Clement C. Moore’s The Night Before Christmas. This new edition features illustrations by Robert Ingpen, and the evidence of their beauty is apparent from the cover– that is quite possibly the cutest Santa I’ve ever seen. Moore’s complete original verse is here, and Ingpen’s illustrations bring it to life with his soft sketches that are full of details and muted colors. I know what my children and I will be reading on Christmas Eve!
Also celebrating Christmas in book form this year is Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever! True to form, this is another Richard Scarry book full of fun illustrations of Busytown with all the favorite characters- Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Farmer Pig, and Big Hilda, among many others. The stories show the Busytown friends preparing for the holidays, and of course they all have the humor and gentle adventure typical in Scarry’s books.
For classic holiday poetry, The Night Before Christmas is a perfect gift choice, and Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever! will certainly bring fun and laughter to young children this holiday season.
As part of our Gift Guide Giveaway, the publisher is generously offering 3 copies of Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever!(U.S. only, please).
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Dawn’s children anxiously await the new books that greet them every Christmas morning. Their holiday tales will be shared at my thoughts exactly.
Megan says
Awesome giveaway! And you are right. If I won this book, I’d package it up to be given to my boys with their Christmas pajamas, which is always the gift I let them open on Christmas Eve!
Jen B. says
We have a collection of Richard Scarry’s books but not this one. I’d love to add it to our collection.
Dawn says
Congratulations, Jen, you’re one of our winners! Please contact me at morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing info!
Jen B. says
Hi Dawn,
Is it strange that I haven’t received the book or does it usually take a while for the publisher to get around to it?
Rita says
I am always grateful for good books for my grandchildren of different ages. Thank you!
Annette W says
We just love Richard Scarry books. I was hoping this was still in print…and was thrilled to see that you had it for giveaway! We would love to add this to our Busytown collection!
derekannette at gmail dot com
S Club Mama says
books are my go-to gift for anyone but at least this is one I know would be read (by me to my boys)
Carrie, Reading to Know says
Would love to be included in this one!
jenna says
I love Christmas books. Even if I didn’t have 3 kids (or any!) I’d still want these for my collection.
Mama Bear says
I have a copy of that poem…Last year, the Princess was trying to memorize it and I believe she carried the book home with her.
Mama Bear
Katie Schroeder says
I lover Christmas books! Can’t wait to share them this holiday season!
Alison S. says
We love Richard Scarry, but don’t have that book. Thanks!
christine hexom says
Would love to have this Christmas book for my grandchildren. Thanks.
Teresa says
My little monkey would love these!
Kim says
We would love this!! how cute!
Ruthie B says
My 4 yr old granson would love this! Please enter me, thanks.
ruthiekb72ATyahooDOTcom
Angie says
I love this book! Thanks for the chance!
mrsshukra says
These would be nice additions to our Christmas picture book collection!
karenk says
what a wonderful book…please count me in…thanks 🙂
Linda Kish says
Great book…great giveaway.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Amy says
My daughter would love this book! Thank you so much for the giveaway opportunity!
Amy says
Sign me up!
Krista says
Richard Scarry is AWESOME!
Melody says
I loved Richard Scarry as a child… it is just about time to introduce my little boy to him. How exciting that there is a Christmas book out!
Stephanie says
Enter me please!
Dawn says
Congratulations, Stephanie, you’re one of our winners! Please contact me at morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing info!
Debbie says
We love Christmas books, these would go great in our little collection.
Melissa P. says
I just love books. What a great gift they make.
Mel4Him777{at}gmail{dot}com
Casey says
I didn’t realize Richard Scarry wrote a Christmas book. Now I know. Thanks!
Beth C says
Love to have this book. Christmas books are great!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
melissa n says
oh this is awessome! thanks for thechance!
Mary Lee says
Every year I give each of my children a special children’s Christmas book, and we re-read books from previous years just to capture the memories of Christmas’ past. Oh, and did I mention my children are 27, 28, and 30 years old now! Christmas 2011 will be our first with a grandchild where we will be able to continue honoring this tradition. Can’t wait!
Carolyn says
I love Richard Scarry and I love Christmas books – what a treasure!
Samantha R says
My son loves books! We don’t have many Christmas books though
Jen says
I was just asking about recommendations for Twas the Night Before Christmas. Count me in!
Martha C. says
Richard Scarry was the first book I ever earned on my own through my school’s reading incentive program. I remember cherishing my very first prize for reading and now I my daughter likes these books from Richard Scarry!
Jennifer Unsell says
Please enter us.
~Jen Unsell
Wendy Mahaney says
We love Christmas books and these would be a wonderful addition to our Christmas collection.
Estrella Azul says
This would be perfect to send to a friend if mine for her kids as I live too far away from them and won’t be able to visit.
Thank you for this chance!
Some Lucky Dog says
We’ve always loved Richard Scarry books!
someluckydog at gmail dot com
Dawn says
Congratulations, you’re one of our winners! Please contact me at morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing info!
Christina says
I know the neighbor boys would love this – great book!
Cindy says
Who doesn’t love the story of the Night Before Christmas!
Kristin says
We love Richard Scarry! My 3 kids would love this.
Jen C says
My 3yo twins are crazy into Richard Scarry right now, this would go over great in our house!
Maureen says
We love Richard Scarry but don’t yet have this book. Thanks, Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
Michelle says
This is one Richard Scarry book that I haven’t seen before. Thanks for the giveaway!
Aik says
I’d love to enter!
Jessica T says
I totally remember reading Richard Scarry when I was young.
Nancye Davis says
I love Christmas books! I would love to win this book!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Jaimie K says
I think my girls would enjoy this!
Elizabeth Ormes says
A book and pjs is always the Christmas Eve gift. It is such a wonderful tradition that I am carrying on with my kids.
Stephanie-jean Weber says
Would love this book for a Christmas Eve present!
Kristin Jones says
Great books!