The Twelve Days of Christmas
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The Twelve Days of Christmas by Laurel Long
You may think you know this carol, but the breathtaking talent of Laurel Long brings it to life as never before. Readers will pore over every page, searching for golden rings, turtledoves, and the many other secrets tucked into each stunning illustration. Laurel Long's unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure to be cherished and the perfect gift for the Christmas season.
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 itThis 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
“Here’s a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish itThis 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
Laurel Long is the celebrated illustrator of many books for children, including Hans Brinker by Bruce Coville, and The Magic Nesting Doll by Jacqueline K. Ogburn. She is a professor of art at California State University, Northridge, and lives in Southern California with her family. Visit her online at www.laurellong.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780147512864 |
| ISBN 10 | 0147512867 |
| Title | The Twelve Days of Christmas |
| Author | Laurel Long |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2014-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |