Overview
The classic poem ""The Night Before Christmas"" by Clement Clarke Moore has been translated into Scots by Kirsty Strange. Blending Scottish humour with a jaunty wee musical score by James Strange, this version is a fresh take on a classic while preserving the original poem's essence. The beautiful vintage artwork of Jessie Willcox Smith has been restored to illustrate this reimagined work. So snuggle doon and enjoy this nostalgic trip with your bairns as you experience the magic of Christmas with a Scottish twist. ""Twis th' nicht afore Christmas when aw aboot tha hoose, Nae creature wis stirrin' no even a moose..."" Fantastic stocking filler A quirky take on a timeless classic Cherish this festive story for all the family to enjoy Enjoy singing along as Santa calls out to his reindeer! Fun to read Glossary to help you learn Scots words The Night Before Christmas in Scotland is a fantastic addition to any book lover's collection and perfect for sharing with others. Enjoy reading it with your best ""Outlander"" accent and share this keepsake with family members during festive gatherings. This quirky take on a classic makes a fantastic stocking filler or Christmas Eve gift. It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in Scottish culture, those with Scottish roots, and those who enjoy collecting different versions of the famous poem. Add a wee bit of festive magic to your holiday season this year with ""The Night Before Christmas in Scotland"". About the author: Kirsty Strange is a Scottish author. She enjoys retelling old stories using the Scots language and adding a touch of humour. She lives in Fife with her husband, two spirited kids, and two equally spirited cats. She is fascinated by Scottish history and travels around Scotland with her family, researching stories from the past to share with others.
Full Product Details
Author: Kirsty Strange ,
James Strange ,
Clement C. Moore ,
Jessie Willcox Smith
Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing Group Ltd
Imprint: Penny Music Co.
Weight: 0.086kg
ISBN: 9781739716325
ISBN 10: 1739716329
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 08 December 2021
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.
Language: English
Reviews
"""Runs round a Scots tongue like a glass of Malt. This is a lovely light Scottish wording to the great poem."" Frank - Amazon, UK ""So Lovely! We love the original book and read it every year. This is a really nice way to introduce a wee bit of Scot's language into the mix. Really love it "" LC - Amazon, UK ""Love this book; I collect night before Christmas books. It has beautiful illustrations and a great dialogue in my native tongue."" Gillian - Amazon, UK ""My favorite wee book. Perfect for our new Christmas tradition"" Chelcey - Amazon, US ""Stellar! This is well written and beautifully illustrated, a grand addition to the home or school library."" AnneMarie - Amazon, USA ""Great gift with a Scottish twist."" S - Amazon, UK ""I read the original to my students (3rd) from my Advent calendar in the morning. Then I read this to them later in the day. I used my best ""Outlander"" accent. They loved it, and some laughed and rolled on the floor! I recommend it!"" Heather - Good Reads, USA"
"""Runs round a Scots tongue like a glass of Malt. This is a lovely light Scottish wording to the great poem."" Frank - Amazon, UK ""So Lovely! We love the original book and read it ever year. This is a really nice way to introduce a wee bit Scot's language into the mix. Really love it "" LC - Amazon, UK ""Love this book, I collect night before Christmas books. It has beautiful illustrations and a great dialogue in my native tongue."" Gillian - Amazon, UK ""My favorite wee book. Prefect for our new Christmas tradition"" Chelcey - Amazon, US ""Stellar! This is well written and beautifully illustrated, a grand edition to the home or school library."" AnneMarie - Amazon, USA ""Great gift with a Scottish twist."" S - Amazon, UK ""I read the original to my students (3rd) out of my Advent calendar in the morning. Then I read this to them later in the day. I used my best ""Outlander"" accent. They loved it, and some laughed and rolled on the floor! I recommend it!"" Heather - Good Reads, USA"
Author Information
Kirsty Strange is a Scottish author. She enjoys retelling old stories using the Scots language and adding humour. She lives in Fife with her husband, two spirited kids, and two equally spirited cats. She is fascinated by Scottish history and travels around Scotland with her family, researching stories from the past to share with others.
