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32 pp.
| Candlewick |
September, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-5735-2$16.99
(3)
K-3
Ray's lush double-page spreads illustrate the classic Christmas carol's well-known lyrics. Her palette is rich and warm, emitting a soft glow throughout the playful scenes; "nine ladies dancing" cavort, in 1920s garb, aboard the deck of a ship while the "eleven pipers piping" portray several different cultures. This festively detailed interpretation is fresh and familiar at the same time.