title: The Night Before Christmas: A Goblin Tale
author:  Clement Clarke Moore 
description: PreSchool-Grade 3-By changing the setting to a goblin family's den, Rogers breathes fresh life into this classic poem without altering a single word. In a mossy and snake-infested den, the jolly and familiar old man is set upon by bulgy-eyed, exuberant little creatures. Without losing his twinkle, St. Nick and his alarmed elves go about their work and then whisk back up the chimney, inadvertently taking the naughty goblins with them. Unfazed, Santa takes care of the hitchhikers "ere he drove out of sight-." The delectably detailed illustrations and the monstrously ill-behaved but adorable little goblins ensure that kids will clamor for this subversive version of the old chestnut again and again.-E. M.<br />Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  # THE GOBLIN'S COLLECTION
  
  
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  Dutton accepted the invitation for the feeble reason that he was not quick
  enough at the moment to find a graceful excuse. He had none of that facile
  brilliance which is so useful at week-end parties; he was a big, shy, awkward
  man. Moreover, he disliked these great houses. They swallowed him. The solemn,
  formidable butlers oppressed him. He left on Sunday night when possible. This
  time, arriving with an hour to dress, he went upstairs to an enormous room, so
  full of precious things that he felt like an insignificant item in a museum
  corridor. He smiled disconsolately as the underling who brought up his bag
  began to fumble with the lock. But, instead of the sepulchral utterance he
  dreaded, a deliciou