In this reimagined version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, winter wildlife is observed as the snow comes. What animals do you think you might see? Do you think bears will be included? Why or why not? The only way to find out is to read or sing along as animals watch their world get blanketed by gentle layers of snow.
Twelve Days of Winter: A Wildlife Celebration is the perfect book for a smooth transition from holiday madness to a peaceful new year. Kids will recognize the familiar tune from their December caroling but apply the new lyrics describing various woodland creatures with ease. Otters, foxes, beavers, and more delight in the winter wonderland on every page. Enjoy this new winter classic! -Mary Nguyen (Elementary Librarian/Kidlit Reviewer)
In art, my kinders and I read Twelve Days of Winter: A Wildlife Celebration by Sherri Maret and illustrated by Thomas Hilley. The kids loved this book! It was so much fun to listen to them recite the story with me. I personally LOVED the illustrations! -Joel Scholten (Reading Specialist/Art Teacher Omaha, Nebraska
Twelve Days of Winter is based on the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas, but presents a picture book story in which winter wildlife is featured as snow comes. As each animal reacts differently to a new day of winter, the evolving story features a fine display of animals who find different ways to cope with and celebrate the season. Thomas Hilley’s engaging animal illustrations will delight young picture book animal enthusiasts. -Midwest Book Review (November 2022) The Picturebook Shelf
