We all know the traditional song that lays out the assortment of gifts given in the days preceding Christmas, so the structure of this new picture book should be familiar. In The Twelve Days of Christmas in Virginia, readers are introduced to twelve ‘gifts’ specific to the state of Virginia, from a cardinal in a dogwood tree (state bird and state tree, of course) to five pewter mugs (from the fabulous Colonial Williamsburg).
The book is set up as a series of letters sent from William, who is in Virginia visiting family, to his sister Eleanor, whose recently broken leg prevents her from traveling with him. With each new part of the state that he visits, he sends his letter and explains his “gift” as he shares information and fun facts. For my own children, this book is perfect holiday fun, since they’re quite accustomed to visiting their grandparents in Virginia, and have some experience with much of what the book shows.
Perhaps your own children haven’t been to Virginia, but they happen to live in Wisconsin or love their New York City home. Sterling Publishing offers ten titles in this series: Virginia, Wisconsin, New York City, California, Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas! For holiday fun with an added bonus of some geography lessons, books in the The Twelve Days of Christmas in Virginia are perfect for families to read together this holiday season.
We’re so happy to offer up five copies from this series, and each winner may choose the title that fits their geographic preference! Leave a comment telling us which title you prefer: Virginia, Wisconsin, New York City, California, Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina or Texas. (U.S. and Canada entries only, please.)
Entries will be closed on December 8, and we will announce the winners on December 9. Please watch your email and check the site for your name, so that we can collect your shipping information and you can get your gift by Christmas.
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Dawn’s 12 days of Christmas will be spent with the wild family, with a fair share of blogging at my thoughts exactly in the few quiet moments.
I would love to have this book for my great niece and nephew.
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We have family in Texas and hope to visit next year. This book would be great!
Wisconsin would be the state closest to where I was born. Makes me smile to remember. I would enjoy it.
Of course, I want the Texas book. Who wouldn’t want to be in Texas!
These books are such a great concept! I would love to share the NJ book with my kids and nephews. Thanks!
Texas!!! 🙂 Thank you!!
oh how fun.. Texas will be wonderful.
Thanks.
I’d go with Texas since that’s where were orginally from 🙂
We’d love to read the Wisconsin themed book. Badgers and robins and snow…here we go!
This series sounds like so much fun! We’d love the California one! 😀
California (though it’s been years and years since I lived there).
I would like the Virginia title. We used to live in VA. Happy Holidays.
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I am a displaced North Carolinian so I would certainly choose it. 🙂
wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net
Great giveaway. I’d choose New York City.
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thanks….texas would be my choice:)
Please enter me into this one!
I have to go with Seattle as I love Washington State as we used to live there.
Wisconsin is where youngest was born!
North Carolina please! I’m a displaced New Englander but my babies are Tar Heel born and bred. I’d love to win this book!
I would want the Minnesota. Thanks!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
New Jersey is our pick!
I need this one.
I would love to win this for my niece!
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I would love to win this
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I would love to win the NYC version
New York City
I’d pick New York City. Thanks.
Another wonderful giveaway! Please enter me into the giveaway, thanks!!!!!
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Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!
These books are adorable. We would pick North Carolina since that is the closest to us and we now live in south carolina
New York City.. we just visited NY and my daughter was fascinated with everything.
I’d pick Virginia since that’s where we are!
I’d pick New York City since we just visited the great city in May for the 1st time.
I’d pick Texas for my kids since my husband was born there.
I’m originally from Buffalo, NY, so I will choose New York City.
My kids would love this.
Enjoyable and educational
Would love to share this with my daughter!
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What a perfect gift for my nephew…who lives in VA.
Born and bred Texan here so I’d definitely love the Texas book.
I would pick Wisconsin. I think we’re an underappreciated state. 🙂
kirbycolby at gmail dot com
Thank you!
For my niece Hannah!
I’d choose Wisconsin. It’s close to Illinois and we visit often.
North Carolina for me please! Thanks for the chance!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
Virginia would be the closest to us so would love to read that one
Florida
I would like Virginia since that’s where we live.
Another great book I’d love to win for my son! Thank you!
Would be a great book for my soon to be born baby boy.
my niece would like it