Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale about the True Meaning of Christmas--Trees

Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale about the True Meaning of Christmas--Trees
Author: A. a. Cristi
Publisher: Mascot Books/Amplify
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781645430698

Bruce the Spruce has Christmas all wrong. Thanks to his fancy decorations and adoring admirers, this artificial spruce tree doesn't just wear a star at Christmas, he is the star. But when his longtime family gets a new tree, Bruce is sent on a whirlwind adventure through New York City. From a party in Brooklyn, to a run-in with rats, to a high-speed garbage truck ride down 5th Avenue, Bruce the Spruce takes an unforgettable holiday journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas trees.

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Author: Gloria Houston
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 1988-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 080370299X

This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.

The Great Spruce

The Great Spruce
Author: John Duvall
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399160841

Together with his grandpa, a young boy finds a way to save his favorite tree in this heartwarming Christmas tale Alec loves to climb trees—the little apple trees, the wide willow trees, even the tall locust trees. But his favorite is the great spruce, with its sturdy trunk and branches that stretch up to the sky. Alec’s grandpa planted it as a sapling years and years before Alec was born, and every Christmas, Alec and his grandpa decorate the tree together, weaving tinsel and lights through its branches, making it shine bright. But one day, a few curious men from the nearby city take notice of Alec’s glistening great spruce, and ask to take it away for their Christmas celebration. Though it’s a huge honor, Alec’s heartbroken at the idea of losing his friend. With great courage and creativity, Alec comes up with a plan to save his favorite tree in this joyful holiday tale.

How to Eat Your Christmas Tree

How to Eat Your Christmas Tree
Author: Julia Georgallis
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2020-10-29
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1784884103

Evergreen trees are pillars of the winter – through extreme temperatures across the most bitter terrains, they stand tall and thriving, resilient in the face adversity. However, as the festive season draws to a close, these comforting conifers can often be found lining the streets, cast off and disused with wilted branches dotted across dustbins. How to Eat Your Christmas Tree is a cookbook which explores the unsung edible heroes of our forests – the humble Christmas trees and their evergreen friends. Featuring recipes for ferments and preserves, feasts, sweet treats and drinks, you will learn how to extend the life of your beloved Christmas tree and turn them into delectable delights to enjoy throughout the year. From simple ideas such as infusing pine needles to make a delicious and warming Pine Tea to more lavish spreads such as a decadent Fur-Cured Salmon, How to Eat Your Christmas Tree is a refreshing and innovative cookbook that encourages you to think about food waste and to be more resourceful in an age of deforestation and climate crisis.

A Blue Spruce Christmas

A Blue Spruce Christmas
Author: Brian Fawcett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Christmas
ISBN: 9781897151945

Set in 1957, A Blue Spruce Christmas reminds us what it was like to grow up in small town Canada during the Cold War. Set against the backdrop of the introduction of fins on cars, the Edsel, and Sputnik, it's the story of a boy becoming aware of the complexities of the world around him. When his teacher notes the school needs a Christmas tree, the narrator and his friend - Lenny Black, just moved to Northern B.C. from Vancouver - volunteer; it's their intent to provide the best Christmas tree the school would ever have: a great Blue Spruce. The young men's ambitions clash with their ignorance of tree species, resulting in what could have been the start of a serious career in crime. With great humour, Fawcett's tale reminds readers that things are not always what they seem.

Christmas Farm

Christmas Farm
Author: Mary Lyn Ray
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152162900

Wilma decides to plant Christmas trees with the help of her young neighbor, Parker.