The Christmas Pine

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Beschreibung

<strong>A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect,<br> heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of <em>Zog</em><br> and <em>Superworm</em>.</strong><p><em>"Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the<br> gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other<br> things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"<br></em><strong>Good Housekeeping</strong></p><p>Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special<br> destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the <strong>famous</strong><strong>Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square</strong>!</p><p>This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share<br> at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from<br> frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving<br> story of festivity and hope.</p><ul><li>Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This<br> is a classic to treasure for generations</li><li>Victoria Sandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations<br> are full of gorgeous details to point out and share</li><li>A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story<br> behind the tree<br><p><em>The Christmas Pine</em> is based on a true story. It celebrates<br> a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years.<br> Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people<br> with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace<br> and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World<br> War II.</p><p>Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to<br> welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote <em>The Christmas<br> Pine</em> to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was<br> performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar<br> Square.</p><br> Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's<br> books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to<br> literature,

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780702318009

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

272 x 222 x 7 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2022

Verlag / Hersteller

Scholastic Ltd.