The Real 12 Days Of Christmas

During a time of persecution in sixteenth-century England, the lyrics of this well-known carol were used to teach children Christian doctrine. Each verse symbolizes elements of the Christian faith.

Discover the Christian symbolism in the classic Christmas carol, "The 12 Days of Christmas." Explore this beautifully illustrated classic carol and the meaning behind the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany (January 6th). It will remind you and those you love of our life in Christ. At the end of the story readers will enjoy the "Ideas for Celebrating" page that lists holiday activities to be enjoyed by the whole family.

"Celebrate the magic of Christmas time with this well-loved traditional poem, The Twelve Days of Christmas, beautifully illustrated by Laura Hawthorne."--Provided by publisher.

O Canada, in Christmastime! Take a holiday trip across the country, all the way from Prince Edward Island and Vieux-Québec to Winnipeg and Vancouver. The really fun Canadian gifts for each day include everything from 8 bears a-swimming and 6 Mounties marching to a loon in a maple tree!

A centuries-old favorite holiday carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" was one of the first to celebrate the secular tradition of gift-giving. This sumptuously illustrated version features not only the gifts of a suitor to his true love but a loving family's Christmas preparations, how to say "Merry Christmas" in 12 different language, and a vast array of charming woodland animals.

Elephant is delighted to get a gift, but as the twelve days of Christmas continue, presents pile higher and higher! A partridge in a pear tree? Cute! But soon, her dad despairs. Two turtle doves? THREE French hens?! And just what are they supposed to do with ten lords a-leaping? Kids will love each silly spread in this raucous take on the classic carol that is perfect for reading aloud around the fireplace. Now available in board book format for our littlest readers.

New board book edition. A well-known Christmas song given a distinctly Australian feel - everything from kookaburras to sharks to Tassie devils! It's December in Australia and the days are getting warmer. When a young woman receives a kookaburra up a gum tree from her true love, it's a sign that Christmas is on the way.

Celebrate Christmas Canadian-style with this hilarious adaptation of "Twelve days of Christmas". You'll find squirrels curling, puffins piping, hockey players a-leaping and more.