Q: What is The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book) about?

\\\"On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree.\\\" For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season. In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, \\\"Merry Christmas\\\" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures. Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

Question 1

What is The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book) about?

Accepted Answer

\"On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree.\"

For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season.

In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, \"Merry Christmas\" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures.

Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book)?

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book)?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399243295

Question 4

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book)?

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Jan Brett

Question 5

Who is the Publisher of the book The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book)?

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Penguin Young Readers Group

Question 6

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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The Twelve Days of Christmas (Oversized Lap Board Book) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399243295) and hardcover(ISBN 9780396088219) and hardcover(ISBN 9780399220371) and hardcover(ISBN 9781984816573) and paperback(ISBN 9780698115699)

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