The Night Before Christmas

Only the vivid imagination of James Rice could capture the arrival of Santa on Christmas Eve in such active detail. From the dancing mice who decorate the Christmas tree to the bumbling reindeer landing on the familys roof his colorful illustrations warm the hearts of children and adults alike. After writing and illustrating several parodies of Clement Moores classic Christmas tale author/illustrator James Rice uses his unique style to illustrate the original version of St. Nicks visit. Whats more Rices talent for portraying emotions is particularly evidenced in The Night Before Christmas as Poppa reacts with surprise Santa chuckles with glee and Grandpas photo hanging next to the Christmas tree watches the whole nighttime adventure with a skeptical eye.