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The classic carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, is given the Hilary Knight "treatment" in this charming holiday picture-book, in which Benjamin Bear brings his love Bedelia a series of (twelve) fantastic gifts. From the traditional "partridge in a pear tree," to the somewhat less common "eight maids-a-milking" - represented here as kitties! - each gift sees Benjamin closer to Bedelia's doorstep. Finally, the two are together, and Bedelia is able to unveil her innovative solution to the question of what to do with all these gifts...

Hilary Knight's The Twelve Days of Christmas is a holiday title that will hold great appeal for younger children, particularly those who enjoy this artist's illustrative style. I have to confess that it was just a little bit too sweet for my taste, at times, but the overall experience was saved by some of the humorous details. I especially liked the felonious raccoon who keep trying to steal Bedelia's garbage. Definitely one that Hilary Knight fans will want to check out! ( )

A cute animal version of the old Christmas song. The illustrations are the best part - of course - with lots and lots of detail and plenty to find on numerous re-reads. ( )

http://gr4c5.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/twelve-days-of-christmas/ ( )