The Twelve Hours of Christmas

Written by Jenn Bailey · Illustrated by Bea Jackson

A family transforms a classic carol into a joyful Christmas celebration.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

On Christmas Day, a lively family transforms the "12 Days of Christmas" into a heartwarming celebration. With Nana's hugs, cocoa mugs, and a kitten surprise, they cherish every moment together. As grandparents arrive and cousins build snowmen, laughter fills the air with Uncle Lee's jokes and Auntie's snapshots. The day culminates in a festive feast, highlighting the true spirit of the holiday: togetherness. How will this modern twist on a classic carol unfold as the day progresses?

From the publisher

In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol “The 12 Days of Christmas,” five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa, and much more, as a family comes together to celebrate the holidays. In the first hour of Christmas Santa left for me…a kitten underneath the Christmas tree! It’s December 25th, and one big family isn’t wasting a minute of this special day! Grandparents arrive, cousins build snowmen, Uncle Lee tells jokes, Auntie takes pictures, and the whole family shares a holiday feast before it’s finally time to say goodbye and good night. This fun-filled, modern take on the classic song celebrates the most important part of Christmas Day: being together.

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