Twelve Days of Christmas, The

The traditional English carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” has been sung and enjoyed throughout the holiday season for centuries. Now, a new version is geared specifically to young readers, using playful images of animals romping and cavorting to the song’s lyrics. Imagine beret-wearing French hens, four “calling” birds chatting on the phone, or frolicking frogs as the lords-a-leaping. Colourful, lighthearted scenes by acclaimed illustrator Dan Andreasen bring a whole new interpretation to the holiday carol. From the first day to the twelfth, readers of all ages will enjoy this rendition of counting down the days of Christmas.