Book excerpt: The creatures are stirring in this perennial holiday favorite as they wait for Santa Clause to arrive. An animal-centric take on the classic. Clement C. Moore’s original poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” has been brought to lovable life by the talented Sofia Sita. In this edition, the beloved poem is joined with delightful illustrations imagining the visit from the house’s animals’ perspectives. Children will be delighted to snuggle in for story time on Christmas Eve and wait for their own visit from Santa Claus after reading this book.