This charming tale of an overgrown pine that was always passed over for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a holiday classic for years to come. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe and enchanting text by Colleen Monroe.
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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.
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Feeling sad because no one chooses it as a Christmas tree, a bedraggled forest pine discovers the importance of being appreciated all year long.
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.
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Feeling sad because no one chooses it as a Christmas tree, a bedraggled forest pine discovers the importance of being appreciated all year long.
About the Author
Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe began his career at a very young age. A self-taught painter, Michael spends his time meticulously honing his craft, often teaching himself many new and unique techniques to add to his paintings. Michael began his publishing career with Sleeping Bear Press in 1999 when both Buzzy the Bumblebee and M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet were released. His knowledge and experience with landscapes and wildlife were a perfect match for Mitten, as well as subsequent state alphabet titles (S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet and L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet). Michael and his wife, Colleen, share a home in Brighton, Michigan, with their three children, twins Matthew and Natalie and John, born in May 2001.
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
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This is the type of Christmas story that makes you remember what Christmas is suppose to be all about. The illustrations in this book are exquisite . The story is all about a tree that gets picked over every year when people come to choose a Christmas tree.The problem is the tree has been there for years and has grown too tall for anyone to use for a Christmas tree.This greatly upsets the tree and he begins to cry.All the forest animals who love the tree for all that he has provided for them see this and decide to do something to make the tree realize how much he is appreciated and loved by them. So when the tree is asleep , they come and decorate the tree in there own version of a Christmas tree. Very nicely done, smooth text, sure to be a Christmas regular once you have read it. The illustrations alone would make this book a wonderful edition to own.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If one wishes to learn the meaning of life, goodness, and generosity to others, you must read this book! Being from Michigan, and now living in the desert, I can bring the cold and snow into our home to my two young children.
The story tells of a sad tree who so wishes to be a Christmas tree and how his dear friends help him feel proud and special by a simple act of kindness.
You will read this book year-round and it will become a favorite Christmas story as it is in our home.
The story tells of a sad tree who so wishes to be a Christmas tree and how his dear friends help him feel proud and special by a simple act of kindness.
You will read this book year-round and it will become a favorite Christmas story as it is in our home.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a former Ohio resident who has lived in Florida for 30 years, I, as all my neighbors, love Christmas, even without the snow. This book is an extension of that love, and everything that is good about Christmas; emotion, caring and love for others.
The illustrations are beautiful, but the message is just as important. I read it to my grandchildren and they almost cried, until the end, when they yelled with delight at the perfectly complete and timed ending. This book is now a holiday ritual for our family. I recommend this book to all who love the spirit of Christmas, regardless of religion.
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Fabulous
This book is beautiful!!! I think it should be as popular as Santa Mouse. My children love it as much as I do.
Published 2 months ago by Becky
A Wish to be a Christmas tree
Oh my, what a Christmas book this is. Bought for my youngest Granddaughter, just a baby, but read and enjoyed by myself, other family children and adults. We all loved this book.
Published 3 months ago by Carolyn~
A Wish To Be A Christmas Tree
A wonderful, warm story to capture the hearts of parents and children. It's message that being the best friend you can be is refreshingly presented. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bookworm
A Christmas Tradition for Our Family
I found this book eight years ago when asked to read to my son's Pre-K class. It became a tradition for me to read this to his class and eventually my daughter's class each year. Read more
Published 5 months ago by cbriden
Skip this one
This book is pretty lousy. They rhyming is forced, the rhythm is off and on throughout, and it is way too long for small kids. I'll be donating this one.
Published 5 months ago by Lawyerchef
Perfect for Christmas!
I bought this for my 2 year old and was a little worried it had too many words for him to sit still through. He was completely captivated and loved the story and images. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Molly822
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS STORY FOR YOUNG & OLD
"A Wish to be a Christmas Tree" is a wonderful family Christmas story about a big tree who wants to be chosen for a family's Christmas tree but it has grown too big. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lynn
Beautiful Story
I was looking for a Christmas book to keep under the tree and read to my baby daughter for years to come, and I stumbled across this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Becky Alsing
Great Book
My 5 year old son loved the book! It is more of a board book than a hard cover and has great pictures. Ample text for a good bedtime reading. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Busymom
A great book for 2.5 year olds
I have a 2.5 year old son and while he listens to books really well, it can't be too long. This is just the right length for him and he loves it! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amy M. Chretin
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Every year as traditions go, Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Surprise Me!
Every year as traditions go, Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Surprise Me!
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- The Christmas Humbugs Edition 1. (Individual Titles) by Colleen and Michael Monroe on page 23, and Back Matter
- S Is For Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) by Carol Crane in Back Matter
- The Michigan Counting Book (Count Your Way Across the U.S.A.) by Kathy-jo Wargin in Back Matter
- The Michigan Counting Book by Kathy-jo Wargin in Back Matter
- Foursome the Spider Edition 1. (General Reading) by Larry Nestor in Back Matter
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