{"product_id":"the-twelve-days-of-christmas-cats-hardcover-the-classic-edition-9781604334951","title":"The Twelve Days of Christmas Cats (Hardcover): The Classic Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Twelve Days of Christmas Cats - Classic Holiday Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon Daily's \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Days of Christmas Cats\u003c\/em\u003e transforms the traditional holiday carol into a delightful feline celebration. First published in 1998, this classic edition features all original full-color illustrations showcasing twelve distinct Christmas cats in festive fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach spread presents one of the twelve cats with detailed artwork by renowned illustrator Don Daily. Siamese, leopards, Persians, and calico cats playfully dance across the pages, bringing Christmas cheer to this heartwarming picture book. The meticulous watercolor and gouache paintings reflect Daily's signature attention to detail and superb use of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover format with durable binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic holiday carol adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style artwork by Don Daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for children ages 4-8 and adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun read-aloud for family gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Gift for Cat Lovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book makes an ideal gift for pet owners, cat parents, shelter volunteers, or anyone fostering kittens or elderly cats. The charming illustrations and familiar carol format appeal to readers of all ages, making it suitable for Christmas, Advent, or any holiday gift-giving occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Daily (1939-2002) was a celebrated illustrator whose children's books have sold nearly 2 million copies in eight languages. After a successful career in advertising and editorial illustration for clients including Reader's Digest, TV Guide, and major publishers, Daily dedicated himself exclusively to children's books from 1992 until his death. His meticulous painting style combined humor, humanity, and incredible drawing skills. Daily spent approximately nine months on each book, researching costumes, locations, and details to create convincing and charming illustrations using watercolor and gouache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic edition continues to delight families year after year with its joyful celebration of the holiday season through the eyes of twelve festive felines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDON DAILY (1939-2002) A native of Trenton, NJ, Donald A. Daily served in the United States Navy for four years before attending Trenton Junior College. He continued his studies with a full Merit Scholarship to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and graduated in 1968 with a BFA in Illustration. Moving to Philadelphia, PA, he began his career as a freelance illustrator, represented by New York agents Frank and Jeff Lavaty. Over the next 24 years, he worked on national advertising, motion picture, and editorial accounts. Clients included: TWA, Equitoriana Airlines, Coleco Toys, U. S. Army National Guard, Weyerhauser Paper, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Spider Magazine, Highlights Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, TV Guide, and the Franklin Library. He created covers for Dell, Fawcett, and Doubleday Publishers, and posters for \"The Great Santini\", \"California Suite\", \"The Four Seasons\", \"Roots\", and \"Cheers\". In addition to his illustration work, Don painted private oil portrait commissions and was a Certified Member of the American Portrait Society. He was also an honored member of The New York Society of Illustrators, where his work appeared annually in juried shows. From 1989-1991, Don was an Instructor of Illustration at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. In 1992, Don began working exclusively on children's books, completing nine books for Philadelphia publisher Running Press and one for Dial Books before his death. Sales of his books currently reach almost 2,000,000 copies, in eight languages. Don was a frequent guest speaker at book stores, libraries, and elementary schools. His book illustrations were in many regional group shows including Rosenfeld Gallery, Art in City Hall, Main Line Art Center, and Markham Art Center. He had one-man exhibits of his children's book paintings at the University of the Arts, Cabrini College, Main Line Art Center, and the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, NJ. Don's children's illustrations reflect his joy of life and passion for painting. A meticulous painter of detail and superb colorist, his work is infused with humor and humanity. Don spent about nine months on each book, from his initial conceptual sketches, through the design and layout phases, to the finished paintings in water color and gouache. His partnership with Running Press allowed him free-reign in all stages of the process. He researched costumes, locations, and the myriad of details necessary to create such convincing and charming illustrations. He used himself, his wife and two children, and his friends as models for his book characters, and transformed them as needed into witches, princesses, farmers, and even animals, through the magic of his active imagination and incredible drawing skills. Children's books illustrated by DON DAILY: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2000 2001 2006 2006 The Classic Tale of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame The Classic Tale of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling The Classic Tale of Brer Rabbit, Joel Chandler Harris The Nutcracker, E. T. A. 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