Twas the Night Before the First Pitch

A Baseball Christmas Classic That Knocks It Out of the Park! 

Baseball Santa is stepping up to the plate—and he’s swinging for the fences!

From the creators of the bestselling Twas the Night Before Puck Drop comes another instant holiday hit: Twas the Night Before First Pitch, now in the same oversized story board book format fans love.

When a young baseball fan drifts off to sleep on Christmas Eve, dreams of a newly built backyard diamond fill the air. But outside, something magical is stirring under the moonlight—Santa and a legendary lineup of baseball greats are taking the field for one unforgettable holiday showdown.

With appearances by the likes of Babe, Hank, Honus, and Ty, this game isn’t just for the history books—it’s for the heart. Santa’s calling plays, knocking homers, and rallying his team of icons in a moonlit matchup that turns into the gift of a lifetime for one lucky kid.

Funny, nostalgic, and full of heart, this holiday story blends the magic of Christmas with the thrill of America’s favorite pastime.

Why it’s a home run:

• Oversized story board book format, perfect for shared holiday reading

• Features a cameo-filled cast of baseball legends

• A gift-worthy favorite for baseball fans, young sluggers, and sports-loving families

• The perfect way to warm up for Christmas—and Opening Day

“Merry Christmas, Baseball!” 
And to all, a good game!

About the Twas the Night Before book series: The Twas the Night Before  series from Taffy Tales began with the classic best-seller The NIght Before Christmas . . . and then it kind of spilled over into other seasonal titles, and even into some non-seasonal fun.  From now on every major will be anticipated, celebrated and remembered with Taffy Twas the Night Before titles.  Taffy Tales creates best-selling children's titles that will be cherished and remembered. 

Harry Caminelli is the Canadian author of 'Twas the Night Before Puck Drop and several other titles in the series.