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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Series: Little Golden Book
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The Twelve Days of Christmas delves into the rich traditions and cultural significance of the festive season through the lens of its iconic song. It explores the origins and historical evolution of the holiday celebration, blending art, music, and folklore. This book invites readers to immerse themselves in the spirit and heritage of Christmas.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring the rich traditions and artistic interpretations of festive celebrations. It delves into the cultural significance and creative expressions surrounding a classic holiday theme, making it perfect for fans of art and cultural history who relish a deeper understanding of seasonal customs.

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A beautiful Christmas classic is back in print for a new generation!

Enjoy the pageantry, music, and spirit of this Little Golden Book adaptation of the classic Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Kids will spend happy holiday moments gazing at elaborate costumes, musical instruments, and, of course, a partridge in a pear tree. Legendary Golden Books illustrator Sheilah Beckett's dazzling, detailed artwork makes this Little Golden Book a festive gift to treasure all year long.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780307001498

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sheilah Beckett

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

Collections

Arts & Culture Christmas Books and Gifts Music & Musicians Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: Little Golden Book

About the Author

SHEILAH BECKETT(1913-2013)brought to life dozens of stories for Golden Books in her long career as an illustrator, includingThe Nutcracker(which she illustrated at age 99) andThe Twelve Days of Christmas. Entirely self-taught, she was the first woman to work at the prestigious Charles E. Cooper advertising art studio, where she illustrated ads, album covers, and Christmas cards. She died in 2013 at the age of 100.

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