From the imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a Mother Goose world bursting with warmth and humor. All the favorite characters are here—

Introduction written and read by Leonard Marcus. nominations, two Tony® nominations, and one Emmy® nomination. She has starred in such films as Gods and Monsters, Shine, and Georgy Girl.

Mary Engelbreit's distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more. Her now-classic edition of The Night Before Christmas glows with the sense of wonder and warmth that is her signature around the world. Young readers can also enjoy Queen of Christmas, Queen o the Class, and Queen of Hearts, picture book adventures starring Mary's irrepressible alter ego, Ann Estelle.

Lynn Redgrave has had an extraordinary career, encompassing two Oscar®

Leonard Marcus is a historian and critic of childrens literature whose many books include Dear Genius; Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon; and Storied City. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.