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'Twas the Night

by William Dean

'Twas the Night: A Christmas story in rhyme

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AlbakiReads Editorial

'Twas the Night: A Christmas story in rhyme

William Dean recasts the Nativity account in rhyming verse shaped by the familiar pattern of Clement C. Moore’s Christmas poem. Based on Luke 2, the story centers Christmas on the birth of Jesus and names Bethlehem as its setting. Its account includes shepherd visitors, with no wise men, and Sarah Lowe’s illustrations portray Middle-Eastern characters. Written for a church Christmas program and first read aloud to children by a Christmas tree, the book is framed for shared seasonal reading, with the verse offering a recurring read-aloud structure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Families seeking a rhyming Christmas read-aloud for young children.
  • Readers interested in a Christian retelling of the Nativity based on Luke 2.
  • Those looking for an illustrated Christmas book that follows the familiar form of Clement C. Moore’s poem.

Themes

ChristmasThe NativityChristian faith and graceFamily read-aloud

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Book overview

A retelling of the beloved Christmas poem, capturing the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land,
not a creature suspected that God became man.

So hear now the story that tells of God's grace:
long ago was the time, Bethlehem was the place.

In the spirit of Clement C. Moore's well-loved poem, this retelling of Luke 2 was written in 2018 for a church Christmas program. It has been lovingly brought to life by Sarah Lowe's artistry. Originally read aloud to children who were nestled by a Christmas tree, this true story is for sharing the joy of Christmas with your little ones year after year.

Features include:

  • Rhyming text which makes it an easy read-aloud book
  • Christmas classic poem with the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus
  • Accurate retelling of the night before Christmas (no wise men, only shepherd visitors)
  • Warm, classic illustrations portray Middle-Eastern characters for a historically accurate representation
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