The Christmas Eve Tree

such a lovely book to read to grandchildren. illustrations were beautiful and story was so enchanting

This book is beautiful. Gorgeous hart warming story and beautiful illustrations. We read this all year round not just at Christmas.

I read this on Christmas Eve to my 10 and 6 year old and both my girls were intrigued by the story and it raised questions. Yes, it's not the usual bells and thrills but it holds a valuable lesson whilst maintaining the magic of Christmas. It's important for children to remember that not everyone will be having the same day that we have and joy isn't just materialistic. I think this was more relevant than ever. Some people review that this would never happen as this is a child OR that homelessness would be a bleaker experience. What people have to remember is, that it needed to be a child because of the child audience/reader. A child needs to be able to relate. I wouldn't see someone complain if it was an elf who lived under a bridge. Homelessness is bleak, but when this becomes normality, little things do bring joy. This doesn't take away from the situation. It's a story with meaning, a story about being non materialistic. Ultimately, the story is bittersweet. Maybe not one for people who want bells and thrills on Christmas Eve but for those who want to educate their children on reality, without taking away any magic.

Beautiful illustrations and story

Grandson loved this book

Nice book

In December we love reading Christmas stories, and this one is really lovely. The illustrations are beautiful and make the story even more enjoyable. Recommended!

My child (age 5) and I have read this a few times during the holidays, plenty of points to raise questions and discussions. There are different themes in the book. For example, showing a little kindness to the smallest, seemingly worthless thing (the tree) can help it prosper into something beautiful. The tree counts itself lucky as others (the boy) are in a worse position. Each person is of value and can contribute in the world. It is a great book if you want to convey ‘values of Christmas’ such as kindness to others, thankfulness and compassion without being religious. All this in a lovely story. The first time we read it, my little one gasped with happiness at the last page.

Hermoso libro. Se lo compré a mo hijo pequeńo para empezar su colección de libros de navidad y le encanta. Las ilustraciones son hermosas y la historia aun mas. Enseña a los niños que la navidad no son los regalos y que hay personas mucho menos afortunadas que aun sin nada encuentran como disfrutarla.

Love this book. I plan on using it in my classroom every year.

Bel libro, con disegni stupendi e una storia di Natale emozionante. Consiglio di acquistarlo per bambini che hanno cominciato di leggere in inglese.

Une petite pépite! Je l avais acheté en français pour mon fils et la magnifique histoire m a donné envie de l offrir à sa prof d anglais.

The story is humble and somewhat treacly but that is right up my alley at Christmas time especially. The illustrations are enchanting and detailed; they pull the reader into the story. It is a comforting addition to any Christmas book collection.