The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota

The holiday season is here. This book will get young readers into the spirit as it counts up to 12 wonderful and unique things about Minnesota. From a loon in a Norway pine tree, 2 hockey sticks, 3 red stones, 4 lunberjacks, 5 golden hot dishes, 6 walleye wriggling, 7 swans-a -swimming, 8 happy Holsteins, 9 bears-a-snoring, 10 dogs-a-dashing, 11 spooky sailors, and 12 sculptures sparkling, they are quite a collection. In a modern twist, a boy named Jack gives the gifts to his cousins Sara and Hannah who are visiting Minnesota for the holidays. Each double page spread includes a letter from Hannah to her parents describing each gift and its importance to Minnesota. Additional facts about the state are in the back matter. Written by Constance Van Hoven, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka, this will be a fun gift for young readers