Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’ s own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreit’ s Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreit’ s A Merry Little Christmas. Mary’ s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.