Twelve Days Of Christmas

Are you looking for a refreshingly different children's Christmas musical? Twelve Days of Christmas is certain to delight you with its ingenious story that combines the captivating images of a popular carol with religious symbols for each day, adapted in rhyme and riddle from an ancient poem. By Jean Anne Shafferman and Anna Laura Page and approximately 30 minutes long, it features nine unison arrangements of traditional carols and hymns (some opt. 2-part), 13 short rhymed speaking parts, and narration for a Storyteller. Fully orchestrated recordings are also available. Grades K-8.

Whose birthday is it anyway? Have you ever wanted more from the Christmas Season? The Twelve Days of Christmas is more than just another Christmas book. It is a way to recapture what has been lost in the hustle and bustle of Christmas so that this year it can be different. This inspiring book will help you discover that Christmas Day is the jumping point for the real celebration, not the final affair. The twelve-day adventure begins on December 26. Authors Linda Coates and Leslie S. Kelly shed new light on the hidden meanings in the old classic Christmas song and take us on a journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Learn more about the tenants of our faith through wonderful stories, meaningful activities, and create new traditions to last a lifetime. The Twelve Days of Christmas is a beautiful way to finish one year and begin the next and to celebrate Christ's birth by giving our gifts to the One who has given us the greatest gift of all.

A favorite song of the Christmas season, illustrated, with musical arrangement included.

A festive story from Debbie Macomber, international bestselling author of the Cedar Cove and Rose Harbor series. Julia is infuriated by her grumpy neighbour, Cain, who can’t even be pleasant when they bump into each other. So on the suggestion of her best friend, Cammie, Julia concocts a plan. She starts a blog in order to clinch her perfect job, and now she has a subject. Over the next twelve days, she is going to kill Cain with kindness – and Christmas cheer – and document it for all to read about. But as the experiment goes on, Julia realises she underestimated the effect it would have on Cain, and on their relationship, and things take an unexpected turn...

Twelve Days of Christmas is all about very vivid memories and the emotions they evoke. The first five "days" (i.e. chapters) recount traumatic experiences from early childhood: first awareness of terror, rage, remorse, disbelief, rejection, embarrassment. The remaining chapters continue the theme but with an adult perspective — and elation is included among the emotions experienced.

"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.

Each year, Christmas is advertised as a wonderful time for children. I know it was for me as I was growing up, but, at some point, the magic seemed to wear off. I didn't want it to, but there it was. As I grew older, this one thought stayed in my mind and just got stronger the closer it got to each and every Christmas. What kind of stories could I write that would keep young people and adults excited about Christmas? Sure, there were stories for children that demonstrated the magic of Santa, but what about the rest of us? Should we have to give up the joy of Christmas just because we are too "old" for it? Early on, I tried to figure out what kinds of stories would be appropriate for the 18 and above crowd. Through trial and error, the stories included in Twelve Days of Christmas Stories finally met my criteria. These stories could just as easily be real life for those invested in finding and enjoying the Christmas spirit. To add to the fun, the dialogue in each story is such that it could be read as a play, with characters that come alive as the reader shares each story with his or her own family. Mama's Night Out is one of those stories that has many voices. There is a private eye, a lady in red, some elves, and many more surprises. I hope you enjoy reading all twelve stories to your family and friends this Christmas season and beyond.

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MUSICAL is a sparkly adaptation of the famous Christmas song of the same name. It is a wonderful, exciting musical thatreally captures the true giving spirit of Christmas. Intended forchildren in Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds), there are parts for all thecharacters from the song and many many more, all with amazinglycolourful costumes. Children just love the fun, catchy songs, and the CD includesbacking tracks and performance tracks as well as incidental musicproviding opportunities for adding dance and mime to the production. "A must-buy for any school." Teaching & Learning

Whimsical illustrations spread holiday cheer in this new take on a timeless Christmas classic. From swans a-swimming to ladies dancing, The Twelve Days of Christmas comes alive with each turn of the page. Beginning outside a picturesque village, and journeying through festively decorated streets as the caroling procession grows, The Twelve Days of Christmas culminates with a huge celebration in the village square--complete with a partridge in a pear tree. It's enough to make lords leap, pipers pipe, and drummers drum!

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.... Get kids counting through the 12 days of Christmas with this cute children's book. Based on the classic song, this book has been designed for toddlers and preschoolers with fun cartoon illustrations and large, colorful numbers. Great for bedtime, this book also features only the text relating to the day so parents don't have to read "and a partridge in a pear tree" over and over again.

Brad writes a letter home each of the twelve days he spends exploring the state of California at Christmastime, as his cousin Teri shows him everything from a little quail in a miniature redwood tree to twelve giant redwoods. Includes facts about California.

William writes a letter home each of the twelve days he spends exploring Virginia at Christmastime, as his cousin Madison shows him everything from a cardinal in a dogwood tree to eight bluegrass fiddlers fiddling to twelve Eastern Shore plovers looping.Includes facts about Virginia.

The Twelve Days of Christmas captures all the joy and fun of Christmas-time. Here is the glitter, the excitement, and the festivity of the happiest time of the year. Brian Wildsmith has painted magical, vivid scenes to accompany each verse of this well-known, well-loved traditional Christmas song. This is a wonderfully festive book from one of our most internationally acclaimed picture-book writers and artists. It is a joy to share with children, and children love to join in with the cumulative building of the song's lyrics. First published in 1972, we are delighted to be bringing out a new edition of this lovely Christmas book, with a stunning new cover design.

Ashley writes a letter home each of the twelve days she spends exploring the state of Texas at Christmastime, as her cousin Josâe shows her everything from a mockingbird in a nut tree to twelve bucking broncos. Includes facts about Texas.

Don Daily’s legacy continues with this new edition of The Twelve Days of Christmas Cats, featuring all original illustrations of each of the twelve Christmas Cats in feline fashion. First published in 1998, The Twelve Days of Christmas Cats is a beloved picture book with full color illustrations by Don Daily. The traditional twelve days of Christmas poem is creatively transformed, with each spread featuring one of the twelve cats with its resepective adorable artwork. Siamese, leopards, persians, calico cats and kittens playfully ring in Christmas cheer as they dance across the pages of this heartwarming classic.

With three pages at the back that feature additional information about the state of Florida, a title based on the popular holiday song tells a lively tale in twelve letters about two cousins getting together over Christmas vacation.

With three pages at the back that feature additional information about the Garden State, a title based on the popular holiday song tells a lively tale in twelve letters about two cousins getting together over Christmas vacation.

Happy holidays from coast to coast! Through lively, chatty letters home, each book--written and illustrated by authors and illustrators living in the featured area--follows a child on a holiday vacation, conveying fascinating, kid-friendly facts about where they can go and what they can do.

This Christmas classic comes to life through the eyes of world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes. Babies help recant the story in imaginative and playful settings throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas.