Lauren Semmer's the Night Before Christmas

A fresh and contemporary adaptation of a beloved Christmas classic that celebrates a Black Santa and family of color from New York Times bestselling children's book creator Lauren Semmer.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

All are welcome on this Christmas Eve night. This inclusive retelling starts with a family setting out cookies and milk for a special visitor while a delightful winter cityscape dazzles outside. Though a city never quite sleeps, the family inside--including the cat--are all snuggled up tight. But when a clatter wakes up one child and they glimpse St. Nick's sleigh and eight reindeer from the window, a magical meeting occurs.

New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer reimagines a holiday favorite with her signature vibrant and playful art, perfect for families to read and pore over during the Christmas season. This special foil-stamped book features a jolly Santa and family, celebrating Black joy and love in this cozy, re-imagined holiday classic.


Author: Clement C. Moore
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.12h x 9.14w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780063373594