Constance Van Hoven –Writer and Author of Books for Children


The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota Sterling Publishing 2009 Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka $12.95 Ages 5 and Up. ISBN: 9781402763953	Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas in Minnesota! Ready to greet you are 5 golden hotdishes, 4 lumberjacks, 3 red stones, 2 hockey sticks…and much more from the Gopher State. Jack is so excited about the visit of his twin cousins, Sarah and Hannah, that he gives them one of these VERY unusual gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Hannah writes lively letters home to tell her mom and dad all about their trip. Lucky readers are in for a wild Christmas countdown!
	Whooo-hooo!! The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota is funny, chock full of facts, and best of all—I’m on every page.” Checkers the Loon “Oh, my goodness gracious, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota is just delightful. The illustrations are charming don’t ya know?” Aunt Christine “I give The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota two giant thumbs up! Paul Bunyan
On the first day of Christmas my parents gave to me… a holiday book about my very own state! Happy holidays, from California to the New York Island—and celebrate with six joyful new titles in the popular children’s series! Based on the beloved song, every Twelve Days of Christmas book has become a sold-out sensation thanks to its local flavor, appealing art, and unique format. Through lively, chatty letters home, each one follows a child on a fun visit with a friend or relative over winter vacation. Along the way, the young narrators convey a host of fascinating and kid-friendly facts about what they do and where they go—so young readers will find out where the name Minnesota came from; meet a “weather worm” in North Carolina, see NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, and learn all about Colonial America in Virginia. All the stories are written and illustrated by authors and artists with strong ties to the featured area, and three pages at the back offer extra information (such as the capital city, famous natives, state bird, and tree). They’re perfect for kids planning to travel for their own holiday…or just dreaming of enjoying Christmas somewhere in our magnificent 50 states.