Partridges, Geese, and Swans Cost How Much?

For the last 30 years PNC has tallied how much all of the items in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas cost, and the results for this year have been tabulated.

PNC Christmas Price Index

To take away some of the sticker shock of purchasing all of the swimming swans, golden rings, and drummers drumming, prepare some hot chocolate and read one of these illustrated versions of the song with your family. Both of these titles are available in the Sullivan University Library, and one of the librarians will be glad to help you find them.

The Twelve Days of Christmas
Illustrated by Laurel Long; JF L

A partridge in a pear tree, ladies dancing, and drummers drumming all make an appearance in this lavishly illustrated picture book based on the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

The Twelve Days of Christmas
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham; JF P

A multicultural cast of characters portray the words of the classic Christmas song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” in artist LeUyen Pham’s version.

'Tis the Season. . .

Whether you rock around the Christmas tree, spin the dreidel, or celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the library has books (and DVDs) to help you remember the different holidays of this season. This week and next week the library will introduce some of the holiday items we have in the library here on our blog and on our Facebook page.

Please check back each day or so to see what cookbook, entertainment guide, or children's book we will share with you.

Now, without further ado, today's featured presentation is. . .

The Polar Express written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

Before it was a motion picture sensation, The Polar Express was a Caldecott award-winning book that told the story of a boy’s special trip to see Santa Claus.

Check out these two websites for activities and crafts related to The Polar Express.

Polar Express Christmas Fun

The Polar Express Party Kit 

This book is on display in the library in the juvenile fiction and children's book area, and its call number is JF V.

Please ask one of the librarians if you need assistance locating this book or any other library material. We will be glad to assist you.