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The Twelve Days of Christmas

December 1, 2009 by Dawn

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.

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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.

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks!

Be sure you’ve entered all the giveaways in our 2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway event.

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.

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Comments

  1. Linda Kish says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    I would love to have this book for my great niece and nephew.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  2. Stephanie's Mommy Brain says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    We have family in Texas and hope to visit next year. This book would be great!

  3. Marj M. says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    Wisconsin would be the state closest to where I was born. Makes me smile to remember. I would enjoy it.

  4. Martha C says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Of course, I want the Texas book. Who wouldn’t want to be in Texas!

  5. Laureen says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    These books are such a great concept! I would love to share the NJ book with my kids and nephews. Thanks!

  6. Jen says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    Texas!!! 🙂 Thank you!!

  7. KC says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    oh how fun.. Texas will be wonderful.
    Thanks.

  8. Melissa Nunley says

    December 2, 2009 at 1:49 am

    I’d go with Texas since that’s where were orginally from 🙂

  9. Janelle says

    December 2, 2009 at 10:18 am

    We’d love to read the Wisconsin themed book. Badgers and robins and snow…here we go!

  10. Katy (A Few More Pages) says

    December 2, 2009 at 10:27 am

    This series sounds like so much fun! We’d love the California one! 😀

  11. chris says

    December 2, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    California (though it’s been years and years since I lived there).

  12. gahome2mom says

    December 2, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    I would like the Virginia title. We used to live in VA. Happy Holidays.
    gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com

  13. Wendy M says

    December 2, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    I am a displaced North Carolinian so I would certainly choose it. 🙂
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

  14. Benita G. says

    December 2, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    Great giveaway. I’d choose New York City.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  15. joanna reynolds says

    December 3, 2009 at 5:22 am

    thanks….texas would be my choice:)
    Please enter me into this one!

  16. susan says

    December 3, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I have to go with Seattle as I love Washington State as we used to live there.

  17. Rita says

    December 3, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Wisconsin is where youngest was born!

  18. Carolyn says

    December 3, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    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!

  19. Beth C says

    December 5, 2009 at 9:09 am

    I would want the Minnesota. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  20. Carol says

    December 5, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    New Jersey is our pick!

  21. Vivian says

    December 5, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I need this one.

  22. Mellissa C says

    December 5, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    I would love to win this for my niece!

    [email protected]

  23. Mellissa C says

    December 5, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    I would love to win this

    [email protected]

  24. Ann F says

    December 5, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I would love to win the NYC version

  25. Mary Reisinger says

    December 5, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    New York City

  26. Elizabeth says

    December 5, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    I’d pick New York City. Thanks.

  27. Heather Diotte says

    December 5, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    Another wonderful giveaway! Please enter me into the giveaway, thanks!!!!!

    roxxyroller(at)hotmail(dot)com

  28. Nancy V says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!

  29. victoria lynch says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:37 am

    These books are adorable. We would pick North Carolina since that is the closest to us and we now live in south carolina

  30. Nanci K says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    New York City.. we just visited NY and my daughter was fascinated with everything.

  31. Aniela says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    I’d pick Virginia since that’s where we are!

  32. Gayle Morgan says

    December 6, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I’d pick New York City since we just visited the great city in May for the 1st time.

  33. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    I’d pick Texas for my kids since my husband was born there.

  34. Deb K says

    December 7, 2009 at 2:41 am

    I’m originally from Buffalo, NY, so I will choose New York City.

  35. Erma says

    December 7, 2009 at 6:55 am

    My kids would love this.

  36. Diane Westerbeek says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:37 am

    Enjoyable and educational

  37. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Would love to share this with my daughter!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  38. Annette W says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:49 am

    What a perfect gift for my nephew…who lives in VA.

  39. Ellie W says

    December 7, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Born and bred Texan here so I’d definitely love the Texas book.

  40. Kimberly says

    December 7, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    I would pick Wisconsin. I think we’re an underappreciated state. 🙂
    kirbycolby at gmail dot com
    Thank you!

  41. Ed Nemmers says

    December 7, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    For my niece Hannah!

  42. Suzanne Denys says

    December 7, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    I’d choose Wisconsin. It’s close to Illinois and we visit often.

  43. Sherri B. says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    North Carolina for me please! Thanks for the chance!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  44. Heather B says

    December 7, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Virginia would be the closest to us so would love to read that one

  45. Katina S. says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Florida

  46. Paula H says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I would like Virginia since that’s where we live.

  47. Lori Taube says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Another great book I’d love to win for my son! Thank you!

  48. Crystal Augustine says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Would be a great book for my soon to be born baby boy.

  49. Maja Meza says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    my niece would like it

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