The Christmas Pine BCD

The Christmas Pine is a magical picture book for Christmas, now available with an audio CD complete with story, brand-new song, and three much-loved Christmas carols. It pays tribute to tradition while illuminating the power of children and song. The book comes with an audio CD, making it the perfect Christmas gift for young children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Scholastic

Christmas is a magical time of year, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful picture book? "The Christmas Pine" is a delightful story that follows a little pine tree on its journey to become the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Victoria Sandøy, this book is perfect for young children and their families.

The story begins in a snowy wood, where a little pine tree is chosen to have a special destiny. When it grows up, it will be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London. The tree is full of hope and excitement as it grows and prepares for its big moment.

The illustrations in "The Christmas Pine" are breathtaking. Victoria Sandøy has created a world of wonder and magic with her beautiful, atmospheric illustrations. The colors are rich and vibrant, and the details are exquisite. Children will love pointing out all the different characters and objects in the pictures.

The book also includes an audio CD, which features a story, a brand-new song, and three much-loved Christmas carols. The story is read by Julia Donaldson, and the music is performed by Amelie Young, Julia Donaldson's great-niece. The songs are catchy and fun, and children will love listening to them again and again.

"The Christmas Pine" is a classic that will be treasured for generations. It celebrates the power of children and the joy of song, and it reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. This book is the perfect gift for young children, and it will bring joy and happiness to your family this holiday season.

In addition to the beautiful story and illustrations, "The Christmas Pine" also has a special meaning behind it. The tree is based on a true story that 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 school children, and it was a huge success.

"The Christmas Pine" is a beautiful book that will bring joy and happiness to your family this holiday season. Whether you are reading it together or listening to the audio CD, this book is sure to become a cherished favorite. So, snuggle up with your children and enjoy the magic of "The Christmas Pine" this Christmas.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 224 x 279 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702319358