{"product_id":"the-twelve-days-of-christmas-isbn-9780147512864","title":"The Twelve Days of Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003e“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.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003cu\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved song to life with breathtaking style. Set against a lush countryside, each day brings a new gift elegantly rendered. And like in the verses of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, giving this striking artwork a hidden aspect, culminating in a staggering spread featuring them all. Readers will pore over every page, searching for golden rings, turtledoves, and all the rest, secretly tucked into each stunning painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaurel Long's unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure that will be cherished for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Ms. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003cu\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* “Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Laurel Long’s \u003cu\u003eThe Twelve Days of Christmas\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e““Ms. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* “Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“An accomplished visual interpretation with a playful element for children to enjoy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This version has a dreamy, fairy-tale sensibility.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003eLaurel Long is the celebrated illustrator of many books for children, including \u003cu\u003eHans Brinker\u003c\/u\u003e by Bruce Coville, and \u003cu\u003eThe Magic Nesting Doll\u003c\/u\u003e by Jacqueline K. Ogburn. She is a professor of art at California State University, Northridge, and lives in Southern California with her family. Visit her online at www.laurellong.com.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301889233125,"sku":"NP9780147512864","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780147512864.jpg?v=1767741942","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-twelve-days-of-christmas-isbn-9780147512864","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}