A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect,heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zogand Superworm."Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, thegentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two otherthings close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"Good HousekeepingDeep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a specialdestiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famousChristmas tree in Trafalgar Square!This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and shareat Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you fromfrozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, movingstory of festivity and hope. Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. Thisis a classic to treasure for generationsVictoria Sandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrationsare full of gorgeous details to point out and shareA paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true storybehind the treeThe Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebratesa special tradition that stretches back over seventy years.Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British peoplewith a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peaceand friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during WorldWar II.Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem towelcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The ChristmasPine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem wasperformed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in TrafalgarSquare.Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children'sbooks ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services toliterature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britaintoday.Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture bookshave been made into award-winning animated films which are regularlyshown on the BBC at Christmas.Superwormanimation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021
