The Twelve Days of Christmas
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. -The New York Times
The 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.
Laurel Long's unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure that will be cherished for years to come. -The Wall Street Journal
* Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol. -Publishers Weekly starred review
Description
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.
- The New York Times
The 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.
Laurel Long's unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure that will be cherished for years to come.
- The Wall Street Journal
* Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.
- Publishers Weekly starred review
Information
Brand: Puffin Books
Publisher Date: 09/16/2014
Author: Laurel Long
Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
UPC: 9780147512864
Ages: 3-5
Pages: 32
