The Night Before Christmas: An African American Retelling
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 24
Published: 2019
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"The Night Before Christmas: An African American Retelling" by Angela Nixon offers a vibrant and culturally rich reinterpretation of the classic holiday tale. Set in a warm, bustling home, the story brings to life the joy and excitement of Christmas Eve through the lens of African American traditions and family values. As children eagerly await the arrival of Santa, vivid imagery and rhythmic prose capture the spirit of giving, togetherness, and the magic of the season. With beautiful illustrations and heartfelt moments, this retelling celebrates heritage and the joy of childhood, making it a delightful read for families to share during the holidays. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.
There are 24 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2019 by Jenis Group .