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A Wish to be a Christmas Tree
This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend's wish come true.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2000
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December 25, 2018
It's interesting - sometimes we can wish and hope for something ignoring who and what we really are. This very old Christmas tree longed to be picked for a tree. It was so sad. It was giving up as it knew it was too big to be a Christmas tree now.
Well, the animals loved that old tree and they appreciated it so much. So to make it feel better than decorated it and the animals celebrated it. The tree finally understand it's value. It had to change it's perspective and accept something different.
I can't tell you how many times in my life I've wanted to be like others and felt so sad at being different. I have had to learn over and over what it is I have to offer and accept my special gifts. It's not easy.
The kids own this book and they read it every year. They are used to new stories and this is now an old story, so they aren't that excited about it. I got it out to read and they were like, 'we've read that one before'. I told them I wanted to read it and they said 'OK' in such a sad tone. They used to really enjoy this story, but not as much now. The niece gave this 2 stars and the nephew gave it 3 stars.
Well, the animals loved that old tree and they appreciated it so much. So to make it feel better than decorated it and the animals celebrated it. The tree finally understand it's value. It had to change it's perspective and accept something different.
I can't tell you how many times in my life I've wanted to be like others and felt so sad at being different. I have had to learn over and over what it is I have to offer and accept my special gifts. It's not easy.
The kids own this book and they read it every year. They are used to new stories and this is now an old story, so they aren't that excited about it. I got it out to read and they were like, 'we've read that one before'. I told them I wanted to read it and they said 'OK' in such a sad tone. They used to really enjoy this story, but not as much now. The niece gave this 2 stars and the nephew gave it 3 stars.
December 23, 2017
This was a cute read. I read this to my kids 5 and 1 For 3 days we’ll be reading a Christmas book each night.
The big Christmas tree wants to be picked but he’s too big so he knows he’ll never be picked but then his friends come together and remind him how important he is to them.
It’s a great read about being different and showing kids it’s okay to be different.
The big Christmas tree wants to be picked but he’s too big so he knows he’ll never be picked but then his friends come together and remind him how important he is to them.
It’s a great read about being different and showing kids it’s okay to be different.
December 15, 2018
Wonderful!
5 stars:
This book has valuable life lessons. The artwork is beautiful! I think my youngest niece would love this! Again, artwork is truly amazing. I like the title and how it does not say about being different. 🇺🇸🦋
5 stars:
This book has valuable life lessons. The artwork is beautiful! I think my youngest niece would love this! Again, artwork is truly amazing. I like the title and how it does not say about being different. 🇺🇸🦋
May 21, 2024
Sweet story, beautifully illustrated.
December 19, 2016
"A Wish To Be A Christmas Tree" by Colleen & Michael Monroe, 2000, has such warmth and love; I bypassed my tendency to bemoan the crude implications children's literature can have. I ignored the real world logic that other readers couldn't; the notion of a tree wanting to be cut. I focused on how the titular tree's heart was set on his community's honour, of serving Christmas as a family's home tree. By allowing myself to suspend reality and understand the fictional hope of a tree lot's residents, to represent a family's Christmas; I found myself able to enjoy the emotional beauty of this story.
For one, the outcome is entirely about love and loyalty from his tree and animal friends and family. It is also a pleasure when events don't wind up predictably. There was a circuitous solution to this sweet tree's distress that makes a lovely conclusion and a calming note of relief. Lastly, it aided the enjoyment of my reading a great deal that this was not a story that dwelled on any negative segment. We skip over the primary tree's woes quickly so that neither he nor we are ever bogged by misery. We fleetingly describe the problem and spend this prettily-coloured book, with powerful facial expressions, building towards a heart-lifting resolution.
Here is the nutshell: in a lot that sells Christmas trees, each pine hopes to be chosen by a family. Perhaps by chance or maybe fate, our pine tree protagonist is skipped so many years, he has become too tall for most homes. Quickly, the birds and mammals for whom he comprises a home, tell him in the dearest words I have read: how much he has always meant to so many! He sees that he is chosen and dear to his own family.
For one, the outcome is entirely about love and loyalty from his tree and animal friends and family. It is also a pleasure when events don't wind up predictably. There was a circuitous solution to this sweet tree's distress that makes a lovely conclusion and a calming note of relief. Lastly, it aided the enjoyment of my reading a great deal that this was not a story that dwelled on any negative segment. We skip over the primary tree's woes quickly so that neither he nor we are ever bogged by misery. We fleetingly describe the problem and spend this prettily-coloured book, with powerful facial expressions, building towards a heart-lifting resolution.
Here is the nutshell: in a lot that sells Christmas trees, each pine hopes to be chosen by a family. Perhaps by chance or maybe fate, our pine tree protagonist is skipped so many years, he has become too tall for most homes. Quickly, the birds and mammals for whom he comprises a home, tell him in the dearest words I have read: how much he has always meant to so many! He sees that he is chosen and dear to his own family.
January 14, 2021
Gorgeous cover - sweet story
Almost 5 ⭐️
I picked up this book as part of the KU membership.
The cover is magnificent and I expected the illustrations to fill the pages, it was not so, very unfortunate especially since they were also very beautiful. Zoom in and see the details.
I love the story. We don’t always know how much we help others just be being who we are. It is also about caring friends.
Almost 5 ⭐️
I picked up this book as part of the KU membership.
The cover is magnificent and I expected the illustrations to fill the pages, it was not so, very unfortunate especially since they were also very beautiful. Zoom in and see the details.
I love the story. We don’t always know how much we help others just be being who we are. It is also about caring friends.
December 27, 2018
2014 - I bought this book on a recommendation to add to my families nightly reading during advent. I am very glad I did. It is a great way to show that just because you think you may not be what you'd hoped, others still see you as valuable and are glad you are around.
A great message and beautiful illustrations!!
A great message and beautiful illustrations!!
December 29, 2017
A Wish to Be A Christmas Tree
This is one of those sweet books that has you saying "awwwww" at the very end. It's also a great lesson in friendship and how friends can lift our spirits when we're feeling blue. At least that's my perception.
An old great pine has watched for many years as generations of trees are selected for Christmas. He's always wished to be a chosen one but is constantly picked over. Now, too large to fit in homes, he sadly sits. Wanting to cheer him, the forest animals explain that they are grateful to have him, even if he feels unloved and unwanted. The deer needs shelter. The red bird and blue jays need nesting limbs and a retreat from winter winds. The old tree finally see his worth. To show appreciation, the giant tree is lovingly decorated by all of his forest friends and becomes the prettiest, proudest Christmas tree around.
Colleen Monroe's charming story is accompanied by beautiful, lifelike illustrations by self-taught painter Michael Monroe. This husband/wife duo is quite a team! Super cute story. Frankly, I'm glad the old tree stayed put. My husband and I purchased our Xmas tree this season and discovered a small, uncompleted bird's nest amongst the branches. I wanted to cry. The poor little bird never got to finish her nest. After reading this adorable story, I don't think I'll be able to look at Christmas trees the same way ever again.
From the back of book:
A Wish to be a Christmas Tree is Michael’s third book with Sleeping Bear Press and Colleen’s first. Michael released Buzzy the Bumblebee and M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet in the fall of 1999 and is the illustrator for the forthcoming S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet.
*Many thanks to the Monroe's for sharing their story with me. I was sent a DRC and I remain forever thankful.
This is one of those sweet books that has you saying "awwwww" at the very end. It's also a great lesson in friendship and how friends can lift our spirits when we're feeling blue. At least that's my perception.
An old great pine has watched for many years as generations of trees are selected for Christmas. He's always wished to be a chosen one but is constantly picked over. Now, too large to fit in homes, he sadly sits. Wanting to cheer him, the forest animals explain that they are grateful to have him, even if he feels unloved and unwanted. The deer needs shelter. The red bird and blue jays need nesting limbs and a retreat from winter winds. The old tree finally see his worth. To show appreciation, the giant tree is lovingly decorated by all of his forest friends and becomes the prettiest, proudest Christmas tree around.
Colleen Monroe's charming story is accompanied by beautiful, lifelike illustrations by self-taught painter Michael Monroe. This husband/wife duo is quite a team! Super cute story. Frankly, I'm glad the old tree stayed put. My husband and I purchased our Xmas tree this season and discovered a small, uncompleted bird's nest amongst the branches. I wanted to cry. The poor little bird never got to finish her nest. After reading this adorable story, I don't think I'll be able to look at Christmas trees the same way ever again.
From the back of book:
A Wish to be a Christmas Tree is Michael’s third book with Sleeping Bear Press and Colleen’s first. Michael released Buzzy the Bumblebee and M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet in the fall of 1999 and is the illustrator for the forthcoming S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet.
*Many thanks to the Monroe's for sharing their story with me. I was sent a DRC and I remain forever thankful.
December 6, 2016
This is such a sweet story. My children (ages 7, 9 and 10) loved this book! The illustrations are gorgeous and the story heart warming. A great lesson in how we often underestimate our impact on the lives of others, and the value of friendship.
January 7, 2015
A better than average Christmas book that focuses on the value of friends and telling people how much you care about them-- more often.
December 7, 2022
A touching story of friendship and worth. Beautiful illustrations.
October 22, 2020
This is a lovely story of a small tree who each year hopes that he will be picked by a family to be their Christmas Tree. As years and years go by and he is still at the tree farm, he he sad and frustrated.
Shedding tears that turn to ice, his wood land friend the squirrel tells him to take heart and not to fear for so many of the woodland creatures find him so very dear.
Led by the squirrel his woodland friends surprise him one night and gather berries and beautiful items from the woods to be used to decorate him. The animals, including the small deer thank him for providing the dried materials from cones which provide him a warm bed. The cardinal thanks him for the branches wherein he can find shelter from the storms and protect him from the wind.
Each year, as the tree grows taller and taller, the animals continue to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. Now, the tears are those of joy.
Shedding tears that turn to ice, his wood land friend the squirrel tells him to take heart and not to fear for so many of the woodland creatures find him so very dear.
Led by the squirrel his woodland friends surprise him one night and gather berries and beautiful items from the woods to be used to decorate him. The animals, including the small deer thank him for providing the dried materials from cones which provide him a warm bed. The cardinal thanks him for the branches wherein he can find shelter from the storms and protect him from the wind.
Each year, as the tree grows taller and taller, the animals continue to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. Now, the tears are those of joy.
December 11, 2020
”Every year as traditions go,
they get in their cars at the first sign of snow,
and head to the farm at the edge of town,
to cut the family Christmas tree down.”
Well, this book hit me all right up there in the feelings.
Every year, a certain pine tree wishes for just one thing: to be somebody’s special Christmas tree. Yet every year, he gets passed up. He doesn’t think he can take another year of being passed over for other trees, and comes to resign himself to the fact that nobody will want, love, or appreciate him. His friends are determined to help him see how important he is to them, but will they be able to pull it off?
I’ll admit I was a little confused by the premise of the story. Personally, I wouldn’t think a tree would be begging to be cut down, decorated, and them turned over to a tree dump at the end of a season. So when I heard that this story was about a Christmas tree was actually going to be sad that he didn’t get picked for that, I was, dare I say it, stumped.
My cue to leave right about now. That was a really bad pun.
However, this heartwarming, charming tale was the complete opposite of that. With gentle prose and gorgeous illustrations, this story is more about taking the time to appreciate our friends and ones we hold near and dear to us all year long and how sometimes we forget to do that. It wasn’t that this tree wanted to be a Christmas tree just for the sake of status; he wanted to be someone’s Christmas tree so he could feel like he belonged and was loved. That message is loud and clear in this book, ad the author conveys this in a gentle and compassionate way.
they get in their cars at the first sign of snow,
and head to the farm at the edge of town,
to cut the family Christmas tree down.”
Well, this book hit me all right up there in the feelings.
Every year, a certain pine tree wishes for just one thing: to be somebody’s special Christmas tree. Yet every year, he gets passed up. He doesn’t think he can take another year of being passed over for other trees, and comes to resign himself to the fact that nobody will want, love, or appreciate him. His friends are determined to help him see how important he is to them, but will they be able to pull it off?
I’ll admit I was a little confused by the premise of the story. Personally, I wouldn’t think a tree would be begging to be cut down, decorated, and them turned over to a tree dump at the end of a season. So when I heard that this story was about a Christmas tree was actually going to be sad that he didn’t get picked for that, I was, dare I say it, stumped.
My cue to leave right about now. That was a really bad pun.
However, this heartwarming, charming tale was the complete opposite of that. With gentle prose and gorgeous illustrations, this story is more about taking the time to appreciate our friends and ones we hold near and dear to us all year long and how sometimes we forget to do that. It wasn’t that this tree wanted to be a Christmas tree just for the sake of status; he wanted to be someone’s Christmas tree so he could feel like he belonged and was loved. That message is loud and clear in this book, ad the author conveys this in a gentle and compassionate way.
”It wasn’t as important to be a Christmas tree,Children and adults alike will enjoy this heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and showing how much we love and appreciate those around us not just at Christmastime, but all year long.
but to always be the best friend you can be.”
February 9, 2017
I liked the illustrations of the trees, and that the tree farm had different trees that could be used as Christmas trees, like the Scotch pine and the fir. I missed it at first and only noticed when I went back, but the trees had faces which were really cute. It gave them personality and made it more personal that they wanted to be picked and go home with someone.
It immediately tugged at your heart strings that one of the tricks knew his days of being picked were done, and that his kids and grand kids had been picked, but now he was too big and tall. His crying made his pine needles fall.
The cardinal and squirrel were so adorable, as was the tree with his furry brach nose and his bent over top, and weeping eyes. They told him he was so dear because his branches kept them safe and warm. A deer even said he gave her a nice bed to lay on. He wouldn't be consoled though because he wanted to be a special Christmas tree.
While the tree slept the squirrel had to idea to decorate him and make him their special tree. He got the others to help in making the tree how special he was to them. They all gathered acorns, icicles, and berries. A crow brought over a star to put on top.
The sun was so pretty rising over the Christmas tree farm, with its rays shining out. The tree was so nice with all the natural decorations and the bird feathers that dropped off the cardinal and Blue Jay. All of the different birds sang their songs for him.
It was so nice when he woke up and said they'd made him a Christmas tree, beautiful for all to see, and they said he was more than just a Christmas tree because he was special every day.
He was so pretty using one branch to hold the squirrel up, with birds on him and other animals gathered around. That's when he realized being a good friend was more important, so from that Christmas on they decorated him.
This was a great read, with such cute illustrations. I always like books with a lesson to learn or something inspirational, and this definitely had that. I enjoyed this from start to finish and would read it again. I think it's a must-read holiday book for all kids who need to know what's really important and what matters in life.
It immediately tugged at your heart strings that one of the tricks knew his days of being picked were done, and that his kids and grand kids had been picked, but now he was too big and tall. His crying made his pine needles fall.
The cardinal and squirrel were so adorable, as was the tree with his furry brach nose and his bent over top, and weeping eyes. They told him he was so dear because his branches kept them safe and warm. A deer even said he gave her a nice bed to lay on. He wouldn't be consoled though because he wanted to be a special Christmas tree.
While the tree slept the squirrel had to idea to decorate him and make him their special tree. He got the others to help in making the tree how special he was to them. They all gathered acorns, icicles, and berries. A crow brought over a star to put on top.
The sun was so pretty rising over the Christmas tree farm, with its rays shining out. The tree was so nice with all the natural decorations and the bird feathers that dropped off the cardinal and Blue Jay. All of the different birds sang their songs for him.
It was so nice when he woke up and said they'd made him a Christmas tree, beautiful for all to see, and they said he was more than just a Christmas tree because he was special every day.
He was so pretty using one branch to hold the squirrel up, with birds on him and other animals gathered around. That's when he realized being a good friend was more important, so from that Christmas on they decorated him.
This was a great read, with such cute illustrations. I always like books with a lesson to learn or something inspirational, and this definitely had that. I enjoyed this from start to finish and would read it again. I think it's a must-read holiday book for all kids who need to know what's really important and what matters in life.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2017
I saved this for one of the last, thinking it would be good.
Good rhymes.
'His sobbing and crying made his pine needles fall.' Aw!
It's sweet how the animals are telling the tree how he helps them.
The sky is pretty with the stars out.
That's sad the tree drew his branches in, and started to dream again, of being a Christmas tree.
While he dreamt his woodland friends planned to decorate him and show him how much he meant to them.
Crows looked in their nests for shiny objects.
The cardinal flying is so pretty, with the tree decorated with red berries and the tree farm below.
I love the blue jay feather on the tree!! And all the feathers.
The birds were singing 'their most beautiful songs for the pine tree to hear.'
They tell him how much he means to them, throughout the whole year and he realizes it isn't as important to be a Christmas tree than it is a best friend.
They gathered each year at Christmas and decorate the tree.
I like that he was hunched over and sad through the whole book, until the last page when it stood tall and proud. & he's holding his arm out holding a squirrel. I love the woodpecker!!
I didn't think the book would go this way. I thought a family would cut him down and make him their tree. But I deliberately didn't read the description before I read it.
It's odd to introduce the illustrator before the author. They're husband and wife? Wow.
It's odd the bio was on the last page and again on the inside cover.
Good rhymes.
'His sobbing and crying made his pine needles fall.' Aw!
It's sweet how the animals are telling the tree how he helps them.
The sky is pretty with the stars out.
That's sad the tree drew his branches in, and started to dream again, of being a Christmas tree.
While he dreamt his woodland friends planned to decorate him and show him how much he meant to them.
Crows looked in their nests for shiny objects.
The cardinal flying is so pretty, with the tree decorated with red berries and the tree farm below.
I love the blue jay feather on the tree!! And all the feathers.
The birds were singing 'their most beautiful songs for the pine tree to hear.'
They tell him how much he means to them, throughout the whole year and he realizes it isn't as important to be a Christmas tree than it is a best friend.
They gathered each year at Christmas and decorate the tree.
I like that he was hunched over and sad through the whole book, until the last page when it stood tall and proud. & he's holding his arm out holding a squirrel. I love the woodpecker!!
I didn't think the book would go this way. I thought a family would cut him down and make him their tree. But I deliberately didn't read the description before I read it.
It's odd to introduce the illustrator before the author. They're husband and wife? Wow.
It's odd the bio was on the last page and again on the inside cover.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 22, 2017
An old tree on a Christmas tree farm is disappointed because he has never been chosen to go home with a family and be a decorated Christmas tree. He sees his sisters and brothers, daughters and sons, grandkids and great grandkids picked, one by one.
He is sobbing because he believes his dream has passed him by.
However, unknown to the old tree, he has some grateful friends in the forest. The squirrel finds his branches safe and warm. A cardinal says the tree keeps him safe from the wind.
A white-tale deer says the tree he is needed because he provides him with a soft bed of pine needles to lie down and rest.
The tree learns that he is much more than a Christmas tree to his forest friends. He is needed and appreciated all year long.
The tree IS NOT too old to have a purpose in life. The animals in the forest let the tree know that he has been loved and appreciated all along. This story is about friendship and letting our loved ones know how much they mean to us. What a wonderful Christmas message!
This story reminds me of the popular Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. We have no idea how significantly our lives affect others. The old tree thought he was a failure, but he was pleasantly surprised when his friends expressed their heartfelt gratitude.
I read this book on my Kindle and the formatting is very good. The illustrations are outstanding and large enough to see the details.
He is sobbing because he believes his dream has passed him by.
However, unknown to the old tree, he has some grateful friends in the forest. The squirrel finds his branches safe and warm. A cardinal says the tree keeps him safe from the wind.
A white-tale deer says the tree he is needed because he provides him with a soft bed of pine needles to lie down and rest.
The tree learns that he is much more than a Christmas tree to his forest friends. He is needed and appreciated all year long.
The tree IS NOT too old to have a purpose in life. The animals in the forest let the tree know that he has been loved and appreciated all along. This story is about friendship and letting our loved ones know how much they mean to us. What a wonderful Christmas message!
This story reminds me of the popular Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. We have no idea how significantly our lives affect others. The old tree thought he was a failure, but he was pleasantly surprised when his friends expressed their heartfelt gratitude.
I read this book on my Kindle and the formatting is very good. The illustrations are outstanding and large enough to see the details.
December 16, 2018
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree is a children's picture book written by Colleen Monroe and illustrated by Michael Glenn Monroe. It is a book about an old pine’s tree wish to become a Christmas tree, but knowing that he would not become one, because he is too tall and old.
The text is simplistic, straightforward, and poetic. It is a wonderful story about a tree lot whose wish is to become a beautiful Christmas tree for the many families. The poetic beat is simple and familiar and is rather easily read. The illustrations are wonderfully drawn and the anthropomorphic trees bring a rather nice authenticity to the narrative.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. It is a story about an old pine tree whose wish is to become a Christmas tree, but knows that he is much too old and tall to become one. His animal friends cheers the old pine up, by telling him that he is more than just a Christmas tree to them, because he is their friend and provides shelter and food to so many.
All in all, A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree is a wonderfully Christmas picture book with an enduring message with the timeless feel that generally surrounds the winter holidays.
The text is simplistic, straightforward, and poetic. It is a wonderful story about a tree lot whose wish is to become a beautiful Christmas tree for the many families. The poetic beat is simple and familiar and is rather easily read. The illustrations are wonderfully drawn and the anthropomorphic trees bring a rather nice authenticity to the narrative.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. It is a story about an old pine tree whose wish is to become a Christmas tree, but knows that he is much too old and tall to become one. His animal friends cheers the old pine up, by telling him that he is more than just a Christmas tree to them, because he is their friend and provides shelter and food to so many.
All in all, A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree is a wonderfully Christmas picture book with an enduring message with the timeless feel that generally surrounds the winter holidays.
December 14, 2011
This book has been in my library for awhile now, but I've never had a chance to read this beautiful story until today. This very tall fir tree has always been passed over when families come to get their Christmas trees. His dream is to become a Christmas tree and when the animals of the forest share all the wonderful things they like about this tree, he truly believes in himself and his self-worth. Great story and artwork. I may just be getting this book for my boys for Christmas. Wonderful message!
November 29, 2018
Friendship
Wonderful story about friendship and expressing your love and appreciation for those around you. My son liked it because the animals helped the tree see he was so much more than what he desired to be. He kept saying, “This is so cute!” He’ll definitely be reading it again.
Wonderful story about friendship and expressing your love and appreciation for those around you. My son liked it because the animals helped the tree see he was so much more than what he desired to be. He kept saying, “This is so cute!” He’ll definitely be reading it again.
August 27, 2014
I love this story. The tall, old tree in the Christmas tree forest wishes a family would take him home. When his forest friends find out he feels like a dream has passed him by, they try to help and show him what he means to them. This is such a profound message at Christmas time and anytime.
October 28, 2016
Good albeit common message in children's literature. Although there is nothing wrong with this book due to all the positive self-image er, stuff I've been exposed to over the years (child of the '80's) I tend to balk at anything even approaching that arena.
December 7, 2014
43 months - An original Christmas story, that is well illustrated, and has very good flow to the rhyme. One of my favorite new reads this holiday. It's worth owning... And now we do!!'
December 12, 2013
I absolutely love this book. The words are beautiful, the theme is perfect for Christmas and the pictures are the icing on the cake!
December 22, 2014
Beautiful story!!!!!!
What a beautiful and heartwarming story! That was so lovely it brought tears to my eyes. Perfect gift for children of all ages!
What a beautiful and heartwarming story! That was so lovely it brought tears to my eyes. Perfect gift for children of all ages!
December 31, 2014
Beautifully written, illustrated. A delightful read.
December 19, 2015
This was a very sweet book that I read to my girls while gearing up for Christmas. They are 3 and 6 and you could have heard a pin drop while I was reading it. A heartwarming story.
February 22, 2020
3.5 stars
December 27, 2019
I loved the illustrations!
November 14, 2018
Starting our Christmas reads with my sons. Christmas is our favorite holiday. This book was a good start to our Christmas reads. Amazing story about a pine tree who only wanted to be taken home to be a tree. Until the tree special friends helped the tree with his dreams. Amazing story to read alone or with your kids.
October 5, 2017
It was about a Christmas tree who wanted to be picked for a family's Christmas tree but he was to tall and no one picked him. His animal friends started to say nice things to make him happy. When the Christmas tree was asleep the animals decorated him. When he woke up he was happy. I like this book because the animals did kind things to the tree. I loved that the animals saw their friend was sad and worked together to make him feel happy again.
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