FICTION

The Twelve Days of Christmas—in Texas, That Is

by David DAVIS
978-1-58980-924-6.
COPY ISBN
K-Gr 3—A Texas take on the traditional poem, featuring an eager-to-please cowboy who kicks off Christmas by giving his "darlin'" a mockingbird in a gum tree. After he inundates her with everything from "broncos bucking" and "longhorns leaping" to oil wells and armadillos, she collapses in a happy heap. Simple, bright, folksy illustrations assist in capturing the regional flavor of the text, which will be appreciated most by those from the Lone Star state.—Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library
Following the traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas" pattern, a young maiden is presented with typical Texas gifts by her "darlin'." Among the items are a mockingbird, silver spurs, oil wells, javelinas, and armadillos. Texans may respond to the zaniness in the text and illustrations; the amateurishness of both won't draw fans from other regions.
Reviewed by Madeline J. Bryant , Oct 01, 2011

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