My First Oxford Book of Christmas Poems Author:John Foster Imagine a sparkling quilt of snow or a frosted window pane. Imagine listening for carol singers or the sound of Santa's sleigh. Imagine following a star to find a baby in a stable. — Here is a festive collection of poetry for children, with poems from Charles Causley, Eleanor Farjeon, Clement C. Moore, Berlie Doherty, A.A. Milne, and many more. B... more »eautifully illustrated by Mark Marshall, Joanne Partis and Melanie Williamson, these are poems to enjoy again and again: from opening the first window on an advent calendar to putting away the Christmas decorations on twelfth night. My First Oxford Book of Christmas Poems is a must for every bookshelf, whether at home or at school.
An excerpt from My First Oxford Book of Christmas Poems:
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Clement Clarke Moore
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;