The Christmas Eve Tree

Nice classic Christmas story, good illustrations and ending, the sort of picture book that gives you a warm cosy feeling. All my book fanatic kids enjoyed (ages 1 to 12).

Great book for my baba grandson for christmas eve

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.

This story is the perfect one to read to children around Christmas time! Gotta love a festive story about being together and the joy of family.

Beautiful story

This book is beautifully illustrated & the story is very well written. My daughter who is a teacher read it to her class & they loved it, plus my grandson’s now have it & enjoyed it too! I would recommend.

Lovely book

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.

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.

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.

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.

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