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It's December in Australia and the days are getting warmer. When a young woman receives a kookaburra up a gum tree from her true love, it's a sign that Christmas is on the way.
Cheekily, colourfully illustrated with a deft paintbrush and a keen sense of humour.
— Jane Fynes-Clinton, The Courier Mail
Capturing the essence of the Australian flora, fauna and culture, this book is a must for the festive season.
— Classroom
This is simply the most humorous Christmas book... With fantastic illustrations to make everybody giggle this Australian picture book is a must for every family to own.
— Australian Booksellers Association Kids Summer Reading Guide
I liked it a lot because Dad sang it with me even though he didn’t know the tune very well. I like the pictures too — they’re funny, big and colourful... I like to read the book every day. I give it 5 stars out of 5.
— Maya, ABC Rollercoaster
The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas would make an excellent family gift... the illustrations are quirky and fantastic...
— The Reading Stack
A delightful Aussie version of this Christmas favourite...
— Social Club Books 2007 Christmas Catalogue
It’s a light-hearted poke at exorbitant gift-giving, while commenting on the absurdity of recreating a European tradition in such an alien environment
— Magpies