The Twelve Days of Christmas

"On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me..."


The traditional English carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," has been
sung 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 images
of animals romping and cavorting to the song's lyrics. Imagine beret-wearing French
hens, four "calling" birds chatting on the phone, or frolicking rabbits
as the lords-a-leaping. Colorful, lighthearted scenes by acclaimed illustrator
Dan Andreasen bring a whole new interperetation to the holiday carol.


From the first day to the twelfth, readers of all ages will enjoy this rendition
of counting down the days of Christmas.