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The Twelve Days of Jamaican Christmas

by Zalika Reid-Benta

A Jamaican Christmas feast in a familiar song

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A Jamaican Christmas feast in a familiar song

Built around the pattern of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the book turns the song into a roll call of Jamaican festive foods, from beef patties and sorrel to ackee and saltfish. Granny cooks while her family shops, decorates, and gathers in the kitchen, bringing food preparation and seasonal family traditions together. The description also notes that recipes for ackee and saltfish are included, extending the celebration beyond the picture-book story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 sharing a Christmas picture book with family
  • Young readers curious about Jamaican food and holiday traditions
  • Families interested in a picture book that includes recipes

Themes

Jamaican food and ChristmasFamily traditionsCooking and celebration

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Book overview

A joyous celebration of Jamaican food -- and of Christmas -- set to the traditional song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, a debut picture book by acclaimed author Zalika Reid-Benta.

On the third day of Christmas, mi granny gave to me three beef patties, two sorrel drinks and some saltfish with some ackee. And then coco breads and Champagne colas. Plaintains and black cakes and breadfruits and yams -- and don't forget the rice and peas!

This playful twist on the classic Christmas song builds a delicious festive feast, Jamaican style. As Granny bakes and roasts and fries, her family prepares for the season, shopping and decorating and "helping" in the kitchen, hungrily watching the dishes come together.

A joyful seasonal celebration of family and food.

Includes recipes for ackee and saltfish.
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