The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas is a rhyming festive picture book about Santa, elves and reindeer preparing for Christmas Eve. Its comic twist on the familiar Christmas poem makes it a seasonal choice for a shared read-aloud.
At a glance
- A festive story about Santa and his helpers getting ready for Christmas Eve.
- Written in rhyme, with a comic reworking of the classic Christmas poem.
- The listing describes an unexpected twist at the end.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear seasonal read-aloud premise centred on Santa’s preparations.
- The 32-page length lends itself to a short shared story time.
- Customer feedback praises the rhyming story, humour and illustrations.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Orchard Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 4 Oct. 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 2 - 5 years, from customers |
| ISBN-10 | 9781444939231 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1444939231 |
| Dimensions | 25.9 x 0.3 x 26.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a Christmas-themed rhyming picture book to read together.
- A seasonal stocking filler or Advent gift, as suggested by the listing.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a non-seasonal story or a long-form book.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the rhyming story, humour and engaging illustrations, and describes the book as a welcome addition to Christmas reading. This suits the listing’s short, festive read-aloud format. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but they do not show which particular story or illustration details individual readers preferred.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the rhyming story and illustrations.
- Feedback describes the book as funny and suited to Christmas reading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
Santa, the elves and the reindeer are getting ready for Christmas, with a humorous twist on the classic Christmas Eve poem.
Is it written in rhyme?
Yes. The listing describes a fast-moving rhyming narrative.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 32 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The listing gives a customer-derived reading age of 2–5 years, rather than a publisher age recommendation.
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