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. Illustrator is Thomas Hilley and publisher is Muddy Boots Books. 9781493064090 Here is LINK to the Googlebooks preview.

Twelve Days of Winter: A Wildlife Celebration was nominated for Reading the West Book Award and Washington State Book Award!

2022 Holiday Season’s Best of the Independent Northwest-Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association NOTE: It is more of a winter celebration than a Christmas celebration.

Growing Book by Book – Favorite Picture Books of 2022 –LINK

REVIEW: Midwest Book Review (November 2022) The Picturebook Shelf-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.

REVIEW: 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)

VIDEO with Sherri and Moose showing ways to make this book more interactive!