'Twas the evening of Christmas, when all through the town,

Every inn was so crowded, no room could be found.

Tired Mary and Joseph, who went door to door,

At last found a place on a small stable floor.

For over 200 years, families have gathered on Christmas Eve to hear the much loved words of Dr. Clement C. Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. This year, families can gather together to share the real Christmas story--the story of Jesus' birth. 'Twas the Evening of Christmas echoes the familiar language and rhythm of Dr. Clements' poetry, but instead of focusing on Santa, it focuses on the baby Jesus, who is, after all, the true hero of Christmas. All families will delight in this simple retelling of the most famous story ever told. With a cover that comes alive with foil and sculpted embossing, this book is sure to become a Christmas classic.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Zondervan .

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books, including the bestselling `Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Learn more at glenysnellist. com. Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books, including the bestselling `Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Learn more at glenysnellist. com. Elena Selivanova graduated from the Moscow State University of Printing Arts and has worked for twenty years as a children's book illustrator. She has illustrated over one hundred books and has created a wide variety of memorable and beloved characters.