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by Melodye Rosales (Author), Melodye Rosales (Illustrator), Giraldo Rosales (Cover Design by)
A Southern twist on a Christmas classic - full of rhythm, warmth, and wonder.
'Twas the Night B'fore Christmas brings Clement C. Moore's cherished poem to life through the eyes of an African American family in turn-of-the-century North Carolina. With Santy Claus "wit' skin like molasses" and a joyful cry of "Giddy-up, y'all!", this enchanting retelling captures the heart of Christmas with humor, heritage, and love.
Melodye Rosales's lyrical storytelling and radiant oil-painted illustrations create a vivid world filled with laughter, family, and festive spirit. Readers young and old will be swept into the warmth of the hearth and the sparkle of a Southern sky on Christmas Eve.
Perfect for ages 3-8 and for anyone who holds the spirit of Christmas in their heart, this beautifully illustrated book is a story to cherish, share, and read aloud year after year.
Merry Christmas to all - y'all sleep tight!