And finally, for this holiday season, a few fun books for the upcoming Twelfth Night.

I've listed many versions, or perhaps they are visions, of The Twelve Days of Christmas and them to fall into two categories: traditional and non-traditional. And, there always seem to be more! Still not a song I like much, but I love many of the visual interpretations. And even a few of the 'twisted' musical versions. (There's one from the about the twelve days after Christmas that is a hoot)!

For a traditional look at this song take a look at The Twelve Days of Christmas with illustrations by Emma Randall. It's a nice, rather folksy look with interesting borders for each day. Watch how each picture just keeps getting busier ... and busier ... :-)

Alison Jay is known for her crackle-glaze style artwork, which makes her version of The Twelve Days of Christmas truly unique. Follow along as the couple does a bit of shopping and then heads off to a Christmas party. See if you can spot another familiar holiday character in each of the pictures!

I decided to call the version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, with pictures by Greg Pizzoli, a "cross over" version. While the gifts involved are traditional (well, mostly), those receiving them are not! Love the swimming swan with a floatie! Do the parents look a bit worried to you?

I guess you just can't start kids too young on this traditional (if annoying) song. The Twelve Days of Christmas by Jane Cabrera is a board book! Here you will find a party tree, and drumming dogs ... elves and snowmen ... and a special ride home at the end. Charming and fun.

Reading Hermit With Dog