Families who loved Woodleigh Marx Hubbard's Twelve Days of Christmas by Woodleigh Marx Hubbard often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when looking for a fresh, funny, and story-driven version of a classic Christmas carol to share with their family. Instead of a simple illustrated song, Woodleigh Marx Hubbard's version imagines the carol as a series of letters from a young woman named Emily to her parents, describing the escalating and hilarious chaos as her suitor, Arthur, sends each day's gift. This whimsical narrative explores themes of joy, love, and finding delight in absurdity. Its chapter-like structure, with one letter per day, makes it a perfect book to read over several sittings during the holiday season for children who enjoy silly, cumulative stories.
