Praise for Laurel Long’s The Twelve Days of Christmas: “Here’s a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish it. This version, sumptuously illustrated by Long, certainly delivers.”—The New York Times ““Ms. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down.”—The Wall Street Journal * “Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “An accomplished visual interpretation with a playful element for children to enjoy.”—Booklist “This version has a dreamy, fairy-tale sensibility."—Kirkus Reviews “Long’s lyrical and lush oil paintings, reminiscent of Russian icon art, combined with a tricky interactive element, make this version of the traditional carol special.”—School Library Journal
