Holidays can be stressful and gift-giving can be fraught, even though filled with love. This is the story of a perplexed man who is the recipient of all of the gifts from the Twelve Days of Christmas, from the partridges in pear trees to the twelve drummers drumming. Adam Rex wrote and illustrated this book - his illustrations perfectly show the cacophony, confusion, and also the joy that results from so many people, animals, and NOISE all showing up on one man’s doorstep. In desperation, the man goes to see his mother for advice. His journey turns into a parade, and that turns into a chance meeting that gives him an idea of how he can put all of these abundant gifts towards a good purpose. Love and humor abound in this book. It is a great new Christmas story to share; it will make you laugh when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Recommended for children (and their families!)
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