The Dinosaurs' Night Before Christmas [With CD]

by Nathan Hale and Anne Muecke

Book Overview

The dinosaur fossils in the museum come to life (and sing, dance, and eat gingerbread) in this rollicking twist on the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. And with the enclosed CD, children of all ages can enjoy dinosaur-themed Christmas party music, and hear the story read aloud by the Today Show's Al Roker A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book goes to support the American Museum of Natural History in New York,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811863220
• ISBN13: 9780811863223
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.4" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Christmas classic for dinosaur lovers

This book totally charmed me. I have always loved the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and this book is set there. It is really funny to read a dinosaur version of the night before Xmas rhyme-- and the art is beautiful-- great dino party scenes with them dancing around the fire, etc. The music is very fun-- it has holiday tunes with the words changed-- there is an "allosaurus chorus" instead of the hallelujah chorus... Hey Duckbills instead of Jingle Bells...etc. I am giving this as a gift to a family I know with two dino-loving little boys.

The PERFECT gift for dinosaur enthusiasts

This fun book is the perfect holiday gift for dinosaur lovers. Clever concept for the plot, witty adaptation of the traditional "'Twas the night before" rhyme, and, best of all, FANTASTIC illustrations that truly capture the imagination. Plus, a bonus CD with the story read by the jolliest weatherman ever and original dinosaur Christmas party tunes! And the fact that some of the proceeds go to benefit the American Museum of Natural History = icing on the cake! My girls were really excited to get this on Christmas Eve and they were singing the songs and remarking on the story long past the holidays.

This is a delightful book

What a great mix, dinosaurs and Christmas and all the imagination of this magical time of year. This story reminds my husband of wanting dinosaur models for Christmas. My family loves Nathan Hale's work.

A Holiday Treat!

This book is a sheer delight! Muecke's fun text is perfectly paired with Hale's realistically rendered dinosaurs, and the CD of dino-carols is a treasure. My three-year-old has been running around singing, "Aaaaall-o-saurus! Aaaall-o-saurus!"

All Hale The Dinosaurs' Night Before Christmas

What a great twist on a classic Christmas story! It's so fun to see how the dinosaurs celebrate Christmas Eve. Great illustrations!