The Twelve Days of Christmas

Brief Description: Presents the words to the traditional song of gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas, with illustrations of French hens wearing berets, calling birds using telephones, and more. Marc Notes: ; Presents the words to the traditional song of gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas, with illustrations of French hens wearing berets, calling birds using telephones, and more.. Publisher Marketing:"On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." The traditional English carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," has beensung and enjoyed throughout the holiday season for centuries. In keeping with its courtly tone, most illustrated treatments of the song use a formal art style. Now, a new version is geared specifically to young readers, using playful imagesof animals romping and cavorting to the song's lyrics. Imagine beret-wearing Frenchhens, four "calling" birds chatting on the phone, or frolicking rabbits as the lords-a-leaping. Colorful, lighthearted scenes by acclaimed illustratorDan Andreasen bring a whole new interperetation to the holiday carol. From the first day to the twelfth, readers of all ages will enjoy this renditionof counting down the days of Christmas. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001 (EAN 9781585368341, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Andreasen, Dan Dan Andreasen has illustrated many well-loved books for children, including River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain and Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, both by William Anderson, as well as many titles in the Little House series. He lives with his family in Medina, Ohio.