For many centuries young and old alike have
been singing about the maids a-milking,
the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a
pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor
game, and a delightful counting song-The
Twelve Days of Christmas - is indeed a
favorite of the holiday season.
In this book, sumptuously illustrated by
Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The
Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously
alive. Look closely and you'll see not only
the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to
his lady, but a love story, a family's busy
Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas"
in eleven languages, and a veritable
menagerie of charming creatures.
Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed
illustrations so rich in traditional folk
motifs, make this book a visual treat to be
enjoyed over and over again.
10-3/8 x 8-3/8 - 32 pages, hardcover
Published by Penguin-Putnam Juvenile
Ages 2 and Up
ISBN 9780399220371
Illustrated by Jan Brett
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