Barney's Night Before Christmas by Stephen White 1999 "Barney's Night Before Christmas" by Stephen White is a 1999 paperback book from the Barney Series published by Lyrick Publishing. The book, with a trade paperback format, features illustrations by Grayson and Rick. With a focus on themes of family, relationships, holidays, and animals, this 24-page book is a festive and engaging read for young children. At a compact size of 8 inches in length and width, and weighing only 2.4 ounces, this book is perfect for bedtime reading during the holiday season.