What if the 12 Days of Christmas Happened to you?
Our hero is having a lonesome Christmas away from his true love. So when she sends him a gift, of course he loves it—even if a partridge in a pear tree wasn’t exactly on his wishlist.
Twelve days later, his home is crowded with more birds, milkmaids, pipers, and other guests than he can possibly make sense of. Why would his true love think he’d like this?
His search for answers transforms the disaster into a source of joy for the whole town—complete with a parade, a circus, and a fundraiser for the school library. By the time his true love gets home, the man finally understands what she’s given him: the true meaning of Christmas.
But she has no idea what he’s talking about— the whole thing was an online shopping mixup. All she’d meant to buy was a pair of gold engagement rings. She meant to propose!
★ “Side-splitting silliness ensues as Rex riffs on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” in this rollicking holiday read. . . .a final plot twist further amps up the comedy, resulting in a fresh, truly uproarious Christmas yarn.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ “quirky take on a Christmas classic is the gift that will keep on giving, long after the 13th day.”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ “Always deft and detailed, Rex’s expressive comic drawings are set against glowing, layered backdrops reminiscent of Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic pastry displays. With brilliantly lively compositions and a festive finale, this wildly funny twist on a holiday tune delivers heart, hilarity, and true love (of course).”
—Booklist, Starred Review
★ “Readers of all ages will laugh along with the antics in the story. Digitally created artwork depicts the scenes in fabulous details as they unfold, adding to the humor. . . . The concept of the gift of giving is presented several times in the story and would make a good teaching point. This would also make an excellent holiday read-aloud. A great addition to any picture book collection.”
—School Library Journal, Starred Review