Book Description
The Twelve Days of Christmas is a special book that captures the true spirit of the Yuletide season through the enchanting images of photographer Anne Geddes.Her distinctive, gently humorous interpretation of the lyrics brings the joyful traditional song to life and makes it as fresh and fun today as it was when it was first sung hundreds of years ago.The ancient counting song, named after the 12-day holiday in England over Christmas, celebrates the tradition of gift giving. This updated edition of The Twelve Days of Christmas continues the tradition with its extraordinary images and refreshing design. Anne Geddes' images capture the essence of Christmas and will delight young and old alike.Her hallmark originality makes The Twelve Days of Christmas the perfect gift to give . . . and to receive.


About the Author
Anne Geddes is one of the world's most acclaimed photographers. Her love of children has led her to create a range of extraordinary and loving photographic images that have been the inspiration for some 50 books published in 15 languages. Her New York Times best-seller Down in the Garden, published in 1996, and her 1998 best-selling retrospective Until Now have enjoyed critical and public acclaim in more than 50 countries. Australian born, she now lives in New Zealand.

ANNOTATION

Illustrates the gifts of each day with photographs of babies. Includes melody of song.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a special book that captures the true spirit of the Yuletide season through the enchanting images of photographer Anne Geddes.

Her distinctive, gently humorous interpretation of the lyrics brings the joyful traditional song to life and makes it as fresh and fun today as it was when it was first sung hundreds of years ago.

The ancient counting song, named after the 12-day holiday in England over Christmas, celebrates the tradition of gift giving. This updated edition of The Twelve Days of Christmas continues the tradition with its extraordinary images and refreshing design. Anne Geddes' images capture the essence of Christmas and will delight young and old alike.