Sing along with me....
"On the first day of Christmas...."
We all know the song, and this book is a wonderful way to introduce it to your children!
Synopsis: On the first day of Christmas, it begins. The astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved carol to life with breathtaking style. Set against a Renaissance countryside, nine ladies dance in the glowing moonlight among bird-shaped topiaries. Each day brings a new gift, and like each verse of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, culminating in a staggering spread featuring them all.
About the Author: Laurel Long (laurellong.com) is a professor of art at California University-Northridge and lives in La Verne, California, with her family.
Review: The illustrations in this book are just BEYOND stunning! This is a book that will be handed down among generations, inducing awe in small faces every time it is read! The sheet music is also included at the end of the book, for play-alongs! I can see where it would be a annual tradition, along with The Night Before Christmas! It is perfect for gift giving as well, especially as a hostess gift, as it is for the entire family!
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from Penguin Young Readers Group Publishing, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
Comments
Post a Comment