The Teachers' Night Before Christmas

by Clement Clarke Moore and Steven L. Layne

Book Overview

"Teachers, and students and parents will laugh out loud at this parody of the frenetic pace of holiday happenings at schools."--Copley News Service

What do excited students, craft projects, room mothers, nursing home visits, harried shopping, and near-disastrous pageants have in common? They are all a part of a teacher's pre-Christmas experience. In this energetic romp through a school's last days before the Christmas break, the students...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565548337
• ISBN13: 9781565548336
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great teacher gift

If you are looking for something different to give your childs teacher, try this book. Have your child dedicate the book to her teacher and in turn, the whole class gets to enjoy the book. It's something different that our teachers appreciated. Fun for all.

What a find!

I had the pleasure of receiving this book as a gift from not one but two different students ... I read it aloud and fell in love with it. The author is a teacher (no surprise), and I ... met him at a conference! He couldn't have been nicer. I have every intention of giving this book as a gift to my own children's teachers ... If you work in an elementary school or know someone who does, this book is a find. Best of all, the kids think it's hysterical!

Great Twist on a Christmas Classic

I am a third-grade teacher, and I loved this story. The chaos that is portrayed on the pages of this delightful picture book is so true regarding what it is like the last few days before Christmas vacation. I especially loved reading about the room mom commandos and the yearly Christmas pageant. I have bought this book as a gift for several of my colleagues who have also thoroughly enjoyed it.

A Book School Children and Adults Alike Will Love

Clever illustrations and a humorous storyline make this a must- read Christmas picture book for both children and adults. I am a first-grade teacher, and this book is the story of my life. I read this book to my students, and they could not wait to see what funny incident happened next. They have also asked me to read it to them over and over again. I highly recommend this title.

The Best Christmas Gift for Elementary School Teachers Ever!

I was so delighted to find this Christmas "gem" this past year. Having taught 1st grade for several years before becoming a principal, I know that the series of events described and depicted in this book are in fact reality. I laughed out loud, and then ordered a copy for every one of my teachers for Christmas. Best of all, as they read their new books aloud to their children, the halls of our school were filled with laughter! Mr. Layne and Mr. Rice brought a lot of joy our way this season. Thanks so much!