Review: The Twelve Days of Christmas by Jane Ray

I could never tire of this iconic Christmas song. Its words and melodic lilt are the stuff of Christmas, and in this picture book version, illustrated by Jane Ray, both children and adults will get completely lost in the snow-flecked pages.

Whimsical and mesmerising, Ray uses stunning colour and detail to tell the tale of a woman wooed by her festive love… and on the twelfth day, said lover appears at her door holding a single rose.

For those who adore whimsically-illustrated books with that folksy touch and striking detail - this is the Christmas book for you.

Beautiful, and a must for collectors.

Title: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Illustrator: Jane Ray

Publisher: Orchard Books, $19.99 RRP

Publication Date: October 2011

ISBN: 9781408307038

Format: Hard cover

For ages: 5+

Type: Picture Book