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V&A: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Nov 7, 2024 7:38 PM

V&A: The Twelve Days of Christmas

'On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . '

Combining hand-picked patterns from the V&A's William Morris archive with brilliant new illustrations, this beautiful book brings the words of the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song to life.

A gorgeous Christmas gift to be treasured by all fans of art and design.

Reviews

Sweet but not saccharine and singsong but not forced, Martin's text is one that will invite rereadings as it affirms parental wishes for children while admirably keeping child readers at its heart.

—— Kirkus Reviews , Kirkus Reviews

A big bold picture book that waves the flag for the humble pant

—— Guardian

Hilariously funny for any pre-schooler

—— Daily Mail

A genuinely thought-provoking read, and, as usual with Anthony Browne's work, the illustrations, with their surreal references draw the reader in

—— Sunday Telegraph

Shark in the Park is an unequivocal success . . . the book is infused with a rather exhilarating sense of wonder and encouragement to explore new ways of looking at the world

—— Magda Healey , thebookbag.co.uk

Animals adapt so well to art with all their God-given beauty - and such art goes over well with curious children hungry to know more about the natural world ... Millie pairs beautiful images with information on the showcased fauna ... Intoxicating

—— Digital Arts

A menagerie of bright and colourful creatures

—— Big Issue

Beautifully illustrated

—— Guardian

Gorgeous ... teaches kids about the plight of endangered animals

—— Fast Company
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