The Twelve Days of Christmas by Don Daily

On the first day of Christmas...

Beginning on Christmas Day, the twelve days of Christmas traditionally embrace the days following up until January 5, the day before the Epiphany which commemorates the arrival of the Magi and this song marks each of those days. Given that it dates back to at least the late 18th century when it was first published in an illustrated children's book, Mirth Without Mischief, it has evolved over generations with the current version attributed to Frederic Austin in 1909. And with such a long history, it has been published, adapted and presented many, many times so one wonders what could make yet another version stand out.

The answer lies in the illustrations. While the text is that of the familiar song, Daily has interpreted them in his iconic, detailed style that brings a whole new magic.

Its board book format is ideal for small hands as families share this classic and they begin to learn the words of a song that they will hear again and again. The perfect finale to this Christmas Countdown.

Themes: Christmas.

Barbara Braxton