Santa Claus's reindeer colored lithographic illustrations, was published by William B. Gilley as a small paperback book entitled "The Children's Friend: A New-Year's Present, to the Little Ones from Five to Twelve". The 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas") is largely credited for the contemporary Christmas lore that includes eight named reindeer. The relevant segment of the poem reads: When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny rein-deer, with a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it
Rosemary Clement-Moore Perfect Tens for 2009 Appeared on ALA's 2010 List of Best Books for Young Adults Texas Gothic received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews on May 15, 2011 and a starred review from School Library Journal. It was included on Kirkus' Best Teen Books of 2011. It went on to appear on ALA's 2012 List of Best Books for Young Adults. Rosemary Clement-Moore Rosemary Clement-Moore is an American author. She is a native Texan, who has previously worked as a telephone operator, Chuck E. Cheese costumed character, ranch hand, dog groomer, wedding singer, hair model, actress, stage-hand, director, and playwright.