Book Series · 3 Books

The Night Before Christmas Books

In order from The Principal's Night Before Christmas to Dinosaur's Night Before Christmas.

The Night Before Christmas series is a set of 3 picture books by Steven L. Layne, published between 2004 and 2010. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

The Principal's Night Before Christmas
Librarian's Night Before Christmas
Dinosaur's Night Before Christmas
The Principal's Night Before Christmas
Librarian's Night Before Christmas
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Principal's Night Before Christmas
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004

The Principal's Night Before Christmas

A principal's chaotic Christmas Eve gets a magical twist. Will he make it home?

32 pages· 607 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Summary: On Christmas Eve, Principal Swell is overwhelmed with endless tasks, from paperwork to bus routes. Just when it seems he'll never make it home, a mysterious professor arrives, promising to handle it all. As the school bell rings, the professor's magic offers hope. Can Swell finally join his family, or will the chaos continue? Discover how holiday magic transforms a principal's hectic night into a celebration of cheer and gratitude.
The complete set

The Night Before Christmas Series

3 books · Published 2004–2010

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How many books are in the Night Before Christmas series?

There are 3 books in the Night Before Christmas series. It began with The Principal's Night Before Christmas in 2004, and the newest book, Dinosaur's Night Before Christmas, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Night Before Christmas books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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