'Twas the Night B'fore Christmas: A Cultural Adaptation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798992248210)

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!