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  • Published: 16 October 2014
  • ISBN: 9780147512864
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $22.99

The Twelve Days of Christmas



The famous Christmas carol, remarkably illustrated for the gift season by painter Laurel Long.

“Here’s a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish it. This version, sumptuously illustrated by Long, certainly delivers.”
—The New York Times
 
The astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved song to life with breathtaking style. Set against a lush countryside, each day brings a new gift elegantly rendered. And like in the verses of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, giving this striking artwork a hidden aspect, culminating in a staggering spread featuring them all. Readers will pore over every page, searching for golden rings, turtledoves, and all the rest, secretly tucked into each stunning painting.

Laurel Long's unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure that will be cherished for years to come.
 
“Ms. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down.”
—The Wall Street Journal
 
* “Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

  • Published: 16 October 2014
  • ISBN: 9780147512864
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $22.99

About the authors

Ladybird

We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.

Praise for The Twelve Days of Christmas

Praise for Laurel Long's The Twelve Days of Christmas:

"Here's a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish it. This version, sumptuously illustrated by Long, certainly delivers."
--The New York Times

""Ms. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down."
--The Wall Street Journal

* "Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"An accomplished visual interpretation with a playful element for children to enjoy."
--Booklist

"This version has a dreamy, fairy-tale sensibility."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Long's lyrical and lush oil paintings, reminiscent of Russian icon art, combined with a tricky interactive element, make this version of the traditional carol special."
--School Library Journal