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The author-illustrator behind Wildflower and The Book of Selkie brings her naturalist's eye to the classic song, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', in this gorgeous giftbook edition.A boldly illustrated gift edition of the beloved English Christmas carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' — with an artful twist. East Coast artist Briana Corr Scott brings her naturalist's eye to the classic holiday song, pairing the original lyrics with bold and whimsical illustrations that celebrate flora and fauna.A kaleidoscope of Monarch butterflies on milkweed flowers is Eight maids a milking; a bloom of ladybugs atop pincushion flowers is Nine ladies dancing. Six geese a laying are bordered by bright red Christmas cacti, and Five golden rings are found nestled in a magpie's nest.Influenced by botanical maximalism, this ornate and lushly illustrated, vintage-inspired book would be just at home on the shelves of a Victorian parlour or in the lap of a toddler.Includes an author's note and informative backmatter.

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Age range 0 to 7A gentle lullaby celebrating the abundant nature of the East Coast, from the illustrator of Wildflower and The Book of Selkie.If you could be anything, what would you be?I'd be a tall ship, racing fast on the seaI'd fill up my sails with the salty cool breezeIf I could be anything. If it were up to me.This lyrical lullaby from educator and musician Jen Britton, with illustrations by celebrated artist Briana Corr Scott (Mermaid Lullaby, Wildflower) asks young readers, If you could be anything, what would you be? Responses run the gamut from lupins to sea glass to a lighthouse shining bright to the pull of the tides, celebrating the abundant natural and cultural landscapes of the East Coast.With gentle, rhyming text and dreamy oil illustrations, If You Could Be Anything is the perfect story to send little ones off to dreamland, and older ones off on new adventures.Includes informative, illustrated backmatter.

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