# V&A: The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated book

V&A: The Twelve Days of Christmas is an illustrated book that pairs patterns from the V&A’s William Morris archive with new illustrations to bring the classic song to life. Its 32-page format suits a short seasonal read or a gift for someone interested in art and design.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 6.04 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:38:22.671Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 106

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## At a glance

- Reworks the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song through illustrations and patterns from the V&A’s William Morris archive.
- A short illustrated edition with 32 pages, in a compact listed format.
- Presented in the listing as a seasonal gift for readers interested in art and design.

## Pros

- Combines archival William Morris patterns with new illustrations, giving the familiar song a visual-art focus.
- Short length makes it suited to a brief seasonal reading or a small gift.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Puffin
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
- Publication date: 7 Nov. 2019
- ISBN-13: 978-0241403129
- ISBN-10: 024140312X
### Age guidance
- Reading age: 4 - 18 years
- Grade level: Pre-school and up
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 0.9 x 20.7 cm
- Weight listed: 184 g

## A good fit for

- Readers who enjoy illustrated Christmas books and the Twelve Days of Christmas song.
- Gift buyers looking for a festive book with an art and design angle.
- Families seeking a short seasonal read for younger children.

## Less suited to

- Buyers looking for a long-form story or a detailed reference book about William Morris.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, with particular appreciation for their detail, and describes the book as a giftable Christmas title. For buyers choosing a short, art-focused seasonal read, those reported strengths are relevant to its illustrated 32-page format. Aggregate ratings are predominantly in the five-star category, though they do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the illustrations and attention to detail.
- Positive themes: Customers describe it as a good Christmas gift.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is this book about?
It brings the words of the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song to life with new illustrations and patterns from the V&A’s William Morris archive.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
### What age is it listed for?
The listed reading age is 4 - 18 years, with a grade level of Pre-school and up.

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## Images

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