Illustrated version of the familiar Christmas carol in which the stabled animals watch over their young as Joseph and the Virgin Mary watch over the Baby Jesus.
Follows the pattern of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to introduce the forest animals of the north woods during the winter months. Includes information about the animals.
Well-known Christmas songs, including "O Christmas Tree" and "Deck the Halls, " are presented with new words and titles, such as "Toy Catalogs" and "At the Mall."