The Twelve Days of Christmas

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
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A dazzling rendition of the classic Christmas song by New York Times bestselling Caldecott Honor illustrator LeUyen Pham, sure to be a holiday family favorite for years to come.
 
Count the twelve days of Christmas as you dance through a magical holiday festival featuring people, costumes, and instruments from all corners of the globe. It's a diverse and global celebration that brings a fresh new look to the classic song. Never has this rhyme been more enchanting or wide-reaching. Your family will love making it a part of their holiday reading tradition.

LeUyen Pham is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and the recipient of the Caldecott Honor for Bear Came Along. Her work includes the Freckleface Strawberry series by Julianne Moore, Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio, and the Princess Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. She lives with her husband and two sons in San Francisco.

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★ "Pham brings an international scope to this traditional holiday song...it’s nothing short of a global postcard."—Publishers Weeklystarred review

"A joyous visual feast."Kirkus

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A dazzling rendition of the classic Christmas song by New York Times bestselling Caldecott Honor illustrator LeUyen Pham, sure to be a holiday family favorite for years to come.
 
Count the twelve days of Christmas as you dance through a magical holiday festival featuring people, costumes, and instruments from all corners of the globe. It's a diverse and global celebration that brings a fresh new look to the classic song. Never has this rhyme been more enchanting or wide-reaching. Your family will love making it a part of their holiday reading tradition.

Author

LeUyen Pham is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and the recipient of the Caldecott Honor for Bear Came Along. Her work includes the Freckleface Strawberry series by Julianne Moore, Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio, and the Princess Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. She lives with her husband and two sons in San Francisco.

View titles by LeUyen Pham

Praise

★ "Pham brings an international scope to this traditional holiday song...it’s nothing short of a global postcard."—Publishers Weeklystarred review

"A joyous visual feast."Kirkus

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