Author: Colleen Monroe
Illustrator: Michael Glen Monroe
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Publication Date: December 1, 2011
Length: 32 pages.
About the Author
This book contains illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and text from his wife, Colleen Monroe.
A Christmas Wish
An old tree on a Christmas tree farm is disappointed because he has never been chosen to go home with a family and be a decorated Christmas tree. He sees his sisters and brothers, daughters and sons, grandkids and great grandkids picked, one by one.
He is sobbing because he believes his dream has passed him by.
However, unknown to the old tree, he has some grateful friends in the forest. The squirrel finds his branches safe and warm. A cardinal says the tree keeps him safe from the wind.
A white-tale deer says the tree he is needed because he provides him with a soft bed of pine needles to lie down and rest.
The tree learns that he is much more than a Christmas tree to his forest friends. He is needed and appreciated all year long.
My Thoughts
The tree IS NOT too old to have a purpose in life. The animals in the forest let the tree know that he has been loved and appreciated all along. This story is about friendship and letting our loved ones know how much they mean to us. What a wonderful Christmas message!
This story reminds me of the popular Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. We have no idea how significantly our lives affect others. The old tree thought he was a failure, but he was pleasantly surprised when his friends expressed their heartfelt gratitude.
I read this book on my Kindle and the formatting is very good. The illustrations are outstanding and large enough to see the details.
I borrowed this ebook from the Prime Reading program available to subscribers of Amazon Prime. This book would make an excellent addition to your child's Kindle e-reader on Christmas morning.
Highly recommended for children of all ages!
5 STARS OUT OF 5
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