The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Summary:

Emma discovers a present from Santa in the closet down the hall. It is a beautiful snow globe with a Partridge in a pear tree. As she's admiring it, she trips on the carpet and it breaks. Oh no! What happens next is pure Christmas magic.


Reader Enjoyment Factors:

Even if you aren't a fan of the Twelve Days of Christmas song, you'll love the story that is built around this Christmas carol.

Content Awareness Factors:

None.


Parent Reaction

This wasn't what I expected. I thought it would be a beautiful illustration of the classic song, but it is so much more. Even though there is some text, there are illustrated panels that help tell the story without words. Each image offers something to discover, so plan to linger on them.

Type of Book:
This is a Christmas story built around the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song.
Educational Themes:

Because of the familiarity of the Christmas carol and the wordless panel illustrations, children will be able to follow along and "read" much of the story.

Reading Level:
3.1
Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
9 and Up
Recommended Age To Read Together:
3 to 8
Purchase Recommendation:
Buy. This is more than just an illustrated version of The Twelve Days of Christmas song.

Title The Twelve Days of Christmas
Author Susan Jeffers
Publisher HarperCollins © 2013
Illustrators Susan Jeffers
ISBN 9780062066152
Material Hard Cover
Cost $17.99
Genres Music, Holidays, Religion
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