The beloved traditional English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has been adapted in this book to reflect aspects of the richly varied customs and traditions of twelve Native American groups from different parts of the United States. Author Gary Robinson explains the background for each day's gift in easy-to-understand language, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of each tribe's culture. Illustrator Jesse T. Hummingbird imaginatively translated Robinson's text into stunning visuals that stir the imagination.