The Twelve Days of Summer (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Karen Lee Schmidt (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Left to amuse herself at the beach, a little girl begins an adventure of the imagination, starting with "a little purple sea anemone" and building to "twelve gulls a-gliding." Modeled after the traditional Christmas carol, the cumulation works beautifully as each page reveals yet another sea creature, including jellyfish, flying fish, pipers, and pelicans. Illustrations are a riot of color and movement, right down to the heroine surfing on "eleven waves a-crashing." A sense of excitement and fun is accomplished by the use of double-page spreads throughout, a lush palette, and the unabashed attribution of personalities to animals and humans alike. The text must be sung to the familiar tune for the rhythm to work, but the rewards are worth the effort. Inclusion of the full text of the song up to that point on each two-page spread allows for the opportunity to pause and take in the many delightful details of each illustration. A novel and charming picture book.
- Marie Orlando, Suffolk Cooperative Lib . System, Bellport, NY
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

On each of the first twelve days of summer, sandpipers run, starfish strut, and waves crash in Elizabeth Lee O'Donnell's jaunty variation on the traditional carol. High-spirited illustrations add to the pleasure of a witty picture book that is a splendid accompaniment to any day at the beach. Full-color illustrations.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688082025
• ISBN-13: 978-0688082024
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,877,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Spectacular, August 25, 2009

By	Danny Boy (Falls Church, VA) - See all my reviews

This is without a doubt one of the best counting books ever published. No matter your age or how high you can count, you'll love this book... Ms. Schmidt's illustrations are nothing less than spectacular.