Description

A magical picture book for Christmas, now
available with an audio CD complete with story, brand-new song
and three much-loved Christmas carols. “Magical
. . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic
verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things
close to Julia’s heart: the power of children and song”
Good
Housekeeping

Deep in a snowy wood
stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows
up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas
tree in Trafalgar Square!

This is the perfect
picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous,
atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling
city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and
hope.

This gorgeous paperback book comes with an audio
CD, making it the perfect Christmas gift for young children

Julia Donaldson’s perfect rhyme is a joy to listen to
Introducing Amelie Young, a bright new singing talent and Julia
Donaldson’s great-niece, singing The Christmas Pine Song, Jingle
Bells, Deck The Halls and O, Christmas Tree
This is a classic to treasure for generations
Victoria
Sandoy’s exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full
of gorgeous details to point out and share
A paragraph
on the final page of the book explains the true story behind the
tree
The Christmas Pine is based on a true
story. It 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 schoolchildren,
and displayed in Trafalgar Square.

Julia Donaldson is
the author of many of the best-loved children’s books ever written.
She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is
the most celebrated children’s writer in Britain today.

Many of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture books have been made
into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the
BBC at Christmas.