The Twelve Days of Christmas
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.
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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Linda Kish @ 4:43 pm
I would love to have this book for my great niece and nephew.
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Stephanie's Mommy Brain @ 4:57 pm
We have family in Texas and hope to visit next year. This book would be great!
Marj M. @ 6:07 pm
Wisconsin would be the state closest to where I was born. Makes me smile to remember. I would enjoy it.
Martha C @ 9:28 pm
Of course, I want the Texas book. Who wouldn't want to be in Texas!
Laureen @ 9:37 pm
These books are such a great concept! I would love to share the NJ book with my kids and nephews. Thanks!
Jen @ 11:18 pm
Texas!!!
Thank you!!
KC @ 11:32 pm
oh how fun.. Texas will be wonderful.
Thanks.
Melissa Nunley @ 1:49 am
I'd go with Texas since that's where were orginally from
Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities @ 10:18 am
We'd love to read the Wisconsin themed book. Badgers and robins and snow…here we go!
Katy (A Few More Pages) @ 10:27 am
This series sounds like so much fun! We'd love the California one!
chris @ 12:23 pm
California (though it's been years and years since I lived there).
gahome2mom @ 3:45 pm
I would like the Virginia title. We used to live in VA. Happy Holidays.
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Wendy M @ 4:48 pm
I am a displaced North Carolinian so I would certainly choose it.
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Benita G. @ 7:27 pm
Great giveaway. I'd choose New York City.
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joanna reynolds @ 5:22 am
thanks….texas would be my choice:)
Please enter me into this one!
susan @ 5:58 pm
I have to go with Seattle as I love Washington State as we used to live there.
Rita @ 7:26 pm
Wisconsin is where youngest was born!
Carolyn @ 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!
Beth C @ 9:09 am
I would want the Minnesota. Thanks!
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Carol @ 2:06 pm
New Jersey is our pick!
Vivian @ 2:29 pm
I need this one.
Mellissa C @ 5:11 pm
I would love to win this for my niece!
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Mellissa C @ 5:12 pm
I would love to win this
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Ann F @ 5:56 pm
I would love to win the NYC version
Mary Reisinger @ 8:21 pm
New York City
Elizabeth @ 9:17 pm
I'd pick New York City. Thanks.
Heather Diotte @ 11:44 pm
Another wonderful giveaway! Please enter me into the giveaway, thanks!!!!!
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Nancy V @ 9:02 am
Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!
victoria lynch @ 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
Nanci K @ 2:06 pm
New York City.. we just visited NY and my daughter was fascinated with everything.
Aniela @ 2:37 pm
I'd pick Virginia since that's where we are!
Gayle Morgan @ 5:38 pm
I'd pick New York City since we just visited the great city in May for the 1st time.
Jaclyn Reynolds @ 9:49 pm
I'd pick Texas for my kids since my husband was born there.
Deb K @ 2:41 am
I'm originally from Buffalo, NY, so I will choose New York City.
Erma @ 6:55 am
My kids would love this.
Diane Westerbeek @ 8:37 am
Enjoyable and educational
Mozi Esmes Mommy @ 9:40 am
Would love to share this with my daughter!
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Annette W @ 10:49 am
What a perfect gift for my nephew…who lives in VA.
Ellie W @ 1:43 pm
Born and bred Texan here so I'd definitely love the Texas book.
Kimberly @ 2:37 pm
I would pick Wisconsin. I think we're an underappreciated state.
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Thank you!
Ed Nemmers @ 4:34 pm
For my niece Hannah!
Suzanne Denys @ 5:31 pm
I'd choose Wisconsin. It's close to Illinois and we visit often.
Sherri B. @ 7:57 pm
North Carolina for me please! Thanks for the chance!
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Heather B @ 7:57 pm
Virginia would be the closest to us so would love to read that one
Katina S. @ 8:13 pm
Florida
Paula H @ 8:59 pm
I would like Virginia since that's where we live.
Lori Taube @ 9:38 pm
Another great book I'd love to win for my son! Thank you!
Crystal Augustine @ 10:07 pm
Would be a great book for my soon to be born baby boy.
Maja Meza @ 10:34 pm
my niece would like it
Jessica McKelvie @ 11:05 pm
I would choose new york
Kellie Conklin @ 11:27 pm
I would love to win the Wisconsin book! This is such a unique series of books, I would like to read all of them eventually. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Jessica @ 11:42 pm
Florida for me please.
Some Lucky Dog @ 12:09 am
I would chose the Texas book, thanks!
Janice @ 12:50 am
I would love New york City. Memories of college.
Linda K. @ 1:03 am
I would chose North Carolina for my great state!
dawn @ 1:53 am
We'd love the California one! These sound wonderful.
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Gianna @ 2:01 am
I would prefer Minnesota
Carol Lawrence @ 2:13 am
We live in PA but no book for here,so I'll pick North Carolina. jelly15301@gmail.com
theodore esteghamat @ 2:27 am
I live near Wisconsin.
oneangel @ 7:02 am
It has always been my dream to visit New York City-so that would be my pick!
Gloria @ 8:24 am
I'd like the Wisconsin book since it's closer to Michigan.
Amy DeLong @ 9:27 am
this looks cute for my kids
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Summer @ 10:14 am
I would love North Carolina! We just moved here a few months ago and it's a beautiful state
Mike Dillard @ 10:21 am
I would love to be able to read this to my daughter and son this year.
Janet @ 10:23 am
AWESOME giveaway! thank-you very much 4 the entry!
Veronica Garrett @ 10:52 am
Darn no Georgia. I would like to win a New York City one.
CASSANDRA @ 12:12 pm
New Jersey definitely!
Thakn you! This is such a personal fun and cute giveaway!
Arlene A @ 12:33 pm
This would be wonderful to read to my grandson, we would like the New York City one.
Susan Smith @ 12:52 pm
The Florida book
Leslie S. @ 12:57 pm
We live in Florida but I would love to have the New Jersey one to show my kids what kinds of things their father was exposed to when he was growing up.Thanks!
Miranda Allen @ 2:58 pm
I would love to read this book to my kids
Jennifer S. @ 3:26 pm
I would love the NYC book since my 9 year old has decided that is her favorite place we have vacationed:) Thanks:)
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Syed Ahsun Zafar @ 4:03 pm
NEW YORK! THANKS!
Mishia @ 4:35 pm
I'd love to give the CA book for Christmas!
Katherine Cline @ 4:54 pm
We would actually love the Virginia one since that is where my husband is from originally!
Julie @ 4:56 pm
We are from Minnesota so that is my choice.
Karen Gonyea @ 6:23 pm
We'd like the Florida one