Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect

Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect
Author: Richard H. Schneider
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1988
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780687453634

Even though its kind sacrifices for the animals of the forest have marred the perfection of its shape, Small Pine is selected to be the Christmas tree in the Queen's castle, demonstrating that living for the sake of others makes us most beautiful in the eyes of God.

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.

Inventing the Christmas Tree

Inventing the Christmas Tree
Author: Bernd Brunner
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0300186525

Explores the roots of the Christmas tree tradition, tracing customs from the Middle Ages to the present day to reveal how it first became part of mainstream American culture and has since become popular worldwide.

A Christmas Tree for Ruby

A Christmas Tree for Ruby
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101652470

Will Max find the perfect Christmas tree for Ruby? In this 8 x 8 storybook, Max, Ruby, and Grandma go to Santa's Tree Land to pick out a Christmas tree. Ruby wants to find the perfect tree, but Max is more interested in seeing Santa. After all the trees Ruby picks get taken by other bunnies, Max saves the day by asking Santa for the perfect Christmas tree!

The Legend of the Christmas Tree

The Legend of the Christmas Tree
Author: Rick Osborne
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310866464

On a visit to a tree lot, the Johnson family sees three beautifully decorated trees standing in the center of the lot. A mysterious silver gift-wrapped box is under one of the trees. The old lot owner notices their intrigue and what he tells them, not only marks the beginning of a new family tradition, but also brings meaning and understanding into their Christmas celebration. In The Legend of the Christmas Tree, children ages 4 to 8 will discover the wonderful story of how the evergreen tree first became a symbol of Christmas and a way to tell people about God. The beautiful illustrations by Bill Dodge add a wonderful richness to the story and help bring meaning to one of our best-loved traditions---decorating the Christmas tree.

The Perfect Christmas Tree

The Perfect Christmas Tree
Author: Michael Pellico
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733913065

In the middle of a beautiful forest is a grove full of young pine trees. Their father gives them advice and shares his unusual plan on how to grow up and avoid being cut down by humans, taken out of the forest, and decorated as Christmas trees for their holiday. All the young pine trees follow their father's advice except for Little Stevie who cares more about how he looks. He refuses to listen to his father and grows up to become a beautiful tree. One winter's day, humans arrive with their saws and axes looking for the perfect Christmas tree. They spot beautiful Little Stevie who quickly realizes how foolish and vain he has been all this time. Will Little Stevie learn a lesson before it is too late? Can He escape the saws and axes? This is a book all children should read!

Grandfather's Christmas Tree

Grandfather's Christmas Tree
Author: Keith Strand
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-10
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9780152163747

A young couple begin their life together in the Colorado wilderness--they clear the land, build a house, and plan for the baby that will soon be born. But when a fierce winter storm blows in, they are left with little hope. Thomas Locker's glorious paintings and Keith Strand's inspiring reverie bring the Christmas spirit to life.

Christmas Tree Farm

Christmas Tree Farm
Author: Ann Purmell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780823418862

A boy describes how he, his grandfather, and the rest of his family work on their tree farm throughout the year to prepare Christmas trees.

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.

Once There Was a Christmas Tree

Once There Was a Christmas Tree
Author: Jerry Smath
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439724999

Mr. Bear cuts down a perfect tree for Christmas, but decides to share it, until eventually the tree becomes shared between four friends.