Product DetailsReading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Barefoot Books (September 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1841489409
ISBN-13: 978-1841489407
Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
From Publishers Weekly
Thanks to Griffin's (The Fabrics of Fairy Tale) luxuriously appliqued and embroidered collages and handmade-paper constructions, the 12 days of Christmas here add up to a visual feast. Sequins, beads, buttons, richly dyed fabrics and more embellish these spreads in celebration of the traditional carol about true love and creative gift-giving. A CD recording of the song performed by British vocalist Caroline Butler. All ages.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Eye-popping colors in neon brights and jewel tones serve as the backgrounds for these creative collage illustrations by Griffin (The Fabrics of Fairy Tale, not reviewed), who adds contemporary flair to the old Christmas song. For her fabric-art illustrations, Griffin used beads, buttons, sequins, shells, mirrors, faux jewels, and a wide variety of fabrics and trimmings combined with embroidery details to create her images for each day of gift-giving. Some of the concepts are traditional, such as the single partridge in a pear tree; others are more unusual, like Griffin's idea of five golden rings-bracelets around an elephant's legs and trunk. This celebration circles the globe: her drummers are African with African fabrics worked into the design; her pipers are Middle Eastern snake charmers playing traditional instruments; and the maids a-milking and ladies dancing include women of color. A large decorated numeral begins each double-page spread on the left side, and the words describing each cumulative gift addition are added in a different typeface for even more visual interest. Children will like the dynamic colors, varied design elements, and tiny details; adult quilters and needle crafters will be drawn to Griffin's undeniable artistic flair. A CD of the Christmas song is included. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews)
Needlework and embroidery make up the fabric of this fantastic picture book that miraculously turns a cumulative dirge into a delight. Sequins, buttons and elegant appliqué against lush, almost electric material make this like a quilt in a binding, and also like a quilt, this book is sure to be a family treasure. Gotta love those five ring-bearing elephants! British vocalist Caroline Butler carols on the accompanying CD. As far as gift-giving, this book is a little bit country and a little bit rock-and-roll, and definitely beats eleven pipers piping (probably considerably more economical, too). (7 and up)
Product Description
Rachel Griffin brings her collage illustration to one of the world's best-loved Christmas carols in this book and CD package. Children will learn to identify the words on the page as they follow along with the CD.
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