A magical picture book for Christmas, nowavailable with an audio CD complete with story, brand-new songand three much-loved Christmas carols. "Magical. . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmicverse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other thingsclose to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"GoodHousekeepingDeep in a snowy woodstands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it growsup, it's going to be the famous Christmastree in Trafalgar Square!This is the perfectpicture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous,atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparklingcity square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity andhope. This gorgeous paperback book comes with an audioCD, making it the perfect Christmas gift for young childrenJulia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to listen to Introducing Meimei Young, a bright new singing talent and JuliaDonaldson's great-niece, singing The Christmas Pine Song, JingleBells, Deck The Halls and O, Christmas TreeThis is a classic to treasure for generationsVictoriaSandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are fullof gorgeous details to point out and shareA paragraphon the final page of the book explains the true story behind thetreeThe Christmas Pine is based on a truestory. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back overseventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presentsthe British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The treeis a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK'ssupport during World War II.Each year, the UK Poetry Societyasks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldsonoriginally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren,and displayed in Trafalgar Square.Julia Donaldson isthe author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written.She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and isthe most celebrated children's writer in Britain today.Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been madeinto award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on theBBC at Christmas.

A magical picture book for Christmas, nowavailable with an audio CD complete with story, brand-new songand three much-loved Christmas carols. "Magical. . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmicverse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other thingsclose to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"GoodHousekeepingDeep in a snowy woodstands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it growsup, it's going to be the famous Christmastree in Trafalgar Square!This is the perfectpicture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous,atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparklingcity square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity andhope. This gorgeous paperback book comes with an audioCD, making it the perfect Christmas gift for young childrenJulia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to listen to Introducing Meimei Young, a bright new singing talent and JuliaDonaldson's great-niece, singing The Christmas Pine Song, JingleBells, Deck The Halls and O, Christmas TreeThis is a classic to treasure for generationsVictoriaSandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are fullof gorgeous details to point out and shareA paragraphon the final page of the book explains the true story behind thetreeThe Christmas Pine is based on a truestory. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back overseventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presentsthe British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The treeis a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK'ssupport during World War II.Each year, the UK Poetry Societyasks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldsonoriginally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren,and displayed in Trafalgar Square.Julia Donaldson isthe author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written.She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and isthe most celebrated children's writer in Britain today.Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been madeinto award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on theBBC at Christmas.

A magical picture book for Christmas, nowavailable with an audio CD complete with story, brand-new songand three much-loved Christmas carols. "Magical. . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmicverse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other thingsclose to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"GoodHousekeepingDeep in a snowy woodstands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it growsup, it's going to be the famous Christmastree in Trafalgar Square!This is the perfectpicture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous,atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparklingcity square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity andhope. This gorgeous paperback book comes with an audioCD, making it the perfect Christmas gift for young childrenJulia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to listen to Introducing Meimei Young, a bright new singing talent and JuliaDonaldson's great-niece, singing The Christmas Pine Song, JingleBells, Deck The Halls and O, Christmas TreeThis is a classic to treasure for generationsVictoriaSandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are fullof gorgeous details to point out and shareA paragraphon the final page of the book explains the true story behind thetreeThe Christmas Pine is based on a truestory. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back overseventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presentsthe British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The treeis a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK'ssupport during World War II.Each year, the UK Poetry Societyasks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldsonoriginally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren,and displayed in Trafalgar Square.Julia Donaldson isthe author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written.She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and isthe most celebrated children's writer in Britain today.Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been madeinto award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on theBBC at Christmas.