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 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 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