Twelve Days: A Christmas Countdown

By Gordon Snell

On the first day of Christmas, my parents gave to me: A star-topped little pine tree.On the second day of Christmas, my parents gave to me: Two candy canes to hang on my little pine tree.Hey, wait a minute That's not how The Twelve Days of Christmas goes In Twelve Days, Gordon Snell brings a modern perspective to a much-loved carol, while Kevin O'Malley's illustrations fill each page to the brim with boundless good cheer. This new countdown to Christmas overflows with holiday decorations as a family joyfully empties the attic to deck their halls. A dash of Christmas magic unexpectedly turns a quiet tree-trimming party into a larger-than-life adventure, complete with a trip to the North Pole and a visit from Santa. Start a new holiday tradition with this warm and wacky Christmas fantasy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060289554
• ISBN13: 9780060289553
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3