The Night Before the Fourth of July

Celebrate America’s Independence Day with the bestselling The Night Before picture book series that puts an uplifting spin on a classic poem! The perfect way to introduce little ones to the Fourth of July, just in time for America’s 250th birthday!

“T’was the night before July 4th
And all across the USA,
Americans were gearing up
For Independence Day.”

Join one festive family as they prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July! Follow along as they dress up in red, white, and blue, attend a patriotic parade, and invite family over for a celebratory barbecue. But after a rainstorm sends the party inside, everyone begins to worry that they won’t get to see their favorite July 4th holiday tradition—the fireworks show!

With colorful illustrations and irresistible rhyming text, this cheerful picture book is the perfect read-aloud, and captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of America’s Independence Day.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs