Richard Scarry's The Night Before the Night Before Christmas!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1999 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Richard Scarry's The Night Before the Night Before Christmas!

Written & illustrated by Richard Scarry

Mr. Frumble must save Christmas when Santa Bear delivers gifts too early.

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48 pages· 1,386 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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In Busytown, Mr. Frumble's excitement for Christmas leads him to the North Pole to help Santa Bear. But when Santa Bear mistakenly starts his deliveries a day early, chaos ensues. Can the clumsy Mr. Frumble save the holiday for his friends? Join the adventure filled with humor and festive spirit as Mr. Frumble races against time to ensure Christmas joy for all. Discover if this unlikely hero can turn a mix-up into a merry celebration in this delightful holiday tale.

From the publisher

Richard Scarry and Christmas combine to create this adventurous holiday picture book inspired by the classic poem, “The Night Before Christmas.” A perfect gift for the child in your life. It’s Christmas, and Richard Scarry’s beloved cast of Busytown characters are gearing up for the holiday! And nobody is more excited than Mr. Frumble. In fact, he’s so excited he sets out for the North Pole to become one of Santa Bear’s helpers. But when Santa Bear mixes up the dates and starts his deliveries the night before the night before Christmas, it’s up to the ever-clumsy Mr. Frumble to save the holiday for his Busytown friends! Full of detailed illustrations, humor, and adventure, The Night Before the Night Before Christmas! is the perfect way for children-and Scarry fans of all ages-to celebrate the holiday season.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,386
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~401L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about ChristmasBooks about pigsBooks about Santa ClausBooks about Christmas and advent
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
170836
Publication
Published
September 9, 2014
First published
November 1, 1999
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385388047

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