THE CHRISTMAS PINE 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

A magical picture book for Christmas written in perfect heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm now with a super shiny cover Magical as well as paying tribute to tradition the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia s heart the power of children and song Good Housekeeping 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 The shiny foiled cover makes this the most magical Christmas gift 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 final page 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 pe