The Christmas Pine

SKU: 9780702319341
The Christmas Pine
Ages 3–5

The Christmas Pine

SKU: 9780702319341
Author: Julia Donaldson
Softcover·Ages 3-5
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At a glance

🌈 Tone
warm, festive, heartwarming
⚡ Pace
gentle, cosy
💛 Vibes
Christmas magic, family, tradition
🌟 Themes
giving, joy, togetherness
🧠 Mind Game
comforting and uplifting
✨ Hook
A magical festive story that captures the true spirit of Christmas.
👀 Perfect For
holiday reading, family traditions
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
families looking for cosy Christmas bedtime stories

Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square!

This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope.

This gorgeously illustrated board book is perfect for little ones to enjoy! Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This is a classic to treasure for generations Victoria Sandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details to point out and share a paragraph on the back of the book explains the true story behind the tree.

The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II.

Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar Square.

Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today.

Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.

Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021

Book details

Format
Softcover
Reading age
3-5
Pages
30
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
12 October 2023
Language
English
ISBN
9780702319341

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ABOUT JULIA DONALDSON

Julia Donaldson, awarded an MBE for services to literature in 2011, is a beloved children's author whose enchanting stories have captivated young readers and their parents worldwide. Best known for her bestselling book "The Gruffalo," which has sold over 13 million copies globally, Julia was also named the UK's Children's Laureate in 2011, a prestigious accolade recognizing her outstanding contribution to children's literature.

Her imaginative tales, including "Room on the Broom," "Stick Man," and "The Snail and the Whale," continue to inspire and delight, making her a cherished figure in the world of children's storytelling.

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