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Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas

By Sarah Albee
Sesame Street
Series: Little Golden Book
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In Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas by Sarah Albee, children can enjoy a festive twist on the classic Christmas carol as Elmo and his Sesame Street friends celebrate the holiday season. The book incorporates cheerful illustrations and familiar characters, presenting a countdown filled with joyful surprises and a playful exploration of communal holiday traditions.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you or your little one adore fun and festive stories featuring beloved Sesame Street characters. It offers a charming twist on a classic Christmas carol, making it a joyful read for the holiday season. Young fans will enjoy counting down the days and engaging with the vibrant illustrations.

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In this Sesame Street Little Golden Book version of 'The 12 Days of Christmas,' Elmo and friends celebrate as only Sesame Street can, counting to 12, both forward and back, as they sing about three French friends, two yummy cookies, and a red monster up in a tre

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Celebrate and sing about Christmas with Elmo!

In this hilarious Sesame Street Little Golden Book version of The 12 Days of Christmas, Elmo and friends celebrate as only Sesame Street can! Children ages 2 to 5 (and adults of all ages!) will get a kick out of counting to 12, both forward and back, as they sing about three French friends, two yummy cookies, and a red monster up in a tree.

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Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas provides a delightful twist on the classic holiday song, with Elmo's lovable character bringing a sense of fun and warmth. Reviews highlight the book's engaging illustrations and enjoyable rhymes, making it perfect for young children. Parents and kids alike appreciate its festive spirit and the way it introduces counting in an entertaining manner.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553524307

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maggie Swanson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Penguin Books Sarah Albee Series: Little Golden Book Sesame Street Young Adult

About the Author

Sarah Albeewrites children's books for many age groups and under a number of pseudonyms. She has had three of her books appear on the New York Times Bestseller list. Before she began her career as a children's book writer and editor, Sarah was a newspaper cartoonist and a semiprofessional basketball player. These days she lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design,Maggie Swansonspent three years at Hallmark Cards. In college she learned about drawing and painting and dreaming. Hallmark taught her to start and finish a job in a timely and professional manner. After that, she started her freelance career, and has illustrated over 100 children's books for many different publishers. She lives in Connecticut with her husband Rick.

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