Books with title Zippy's Christmas Tree

The classic New York Times–bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit On his annual search for Rockefeller Center’s next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named “Tree.” Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony’s appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree’s existence, Sister Anthony realizes it’s time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life. Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, The Christmas Tree is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.

What better treat to tuck in a stocking than this sweet Maisy board book shaped like a Christmas tree?Today Maisy and her pals are decorating the Christmas tree! There are lights to string, ornaments to hang, candy canes to put up, and an angel to place at the very top. After wrapping presents, it’s time to sing Christmas carols around the tree. Merry Christmas to Maisy and all her friends!

"Lyrical, spiritually enchanting...an important part of our literature." (San Francisco Review of Books) Strength will not save, but love just might! Would you love a heartwarming story to share? One infused with Christian messages? Then let the author's narration take you on a magical journey! In the spirit of Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, this audiobook will transport you through time and space and otherworldly encounters, even to the throne of God! The author dreamt up this story after witnessing the abandonment of trees onto sidewalks after Christmas in New York City, but here, his whispered love awakens the courage of a little boy to protect his beloved tree. This tale embodies all the magic of the festive season, complete with shepherds, wise men, angels, the Christ child, and even St. Nicholas himself! Now, be swept up in its timeless enchantments!

A Christmas Tree Christmas! This is a story of a strong, and sturdy tree. His name is Spike to you and me. He's found himself in trouble, and it looks pretty bad. The farmer's going to chop him down, which is very, very sad. He was minding his own business, growing happy with the others. But the farmer's come along, and it's put Spike in a bother. Will he get the chop, to be someone's Christmas tree. If you come and listen to the story, you'll be sure to see. There's a lovely little song with this Christmas book. Why don't you go and find it, then you can take a look. I will sing it for you, then you can all sing along. Maybe Spike will even join us, for the Christmas tree song. You can sing it in the morning, you can sing along at night. You can teach it to your friends, that would do just fine. Then we can all get together and have a happy Christmas time. Singing happily along to the Christmas tree rhyme. Other children's titles: Spiderama: Magnus and Molly and the Floating Chairs Windy and Wendy Get Bendy and Fly Zak and Zara and the Invisibility Ball The Alphabet Zoo Amy and Fin: The Time Travel Twins

The classic New York Times–bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit On his annual search for Rockefeller Center’s next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named “Tree.” Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony’s appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree’s existence, Sister Anthony realizes it’s time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life. Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, The Christmas Tree is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.

The Christmas Tree is the tale of a little girl named Anna, who is orphaned and sent to live in a convent. The lonely girl befriends, as only a child can, a tiny fir tree. Anna and Tree, as she calls him, grow up together, unlocking the secrets of friendship and sharing the wonders of nature. It is this same profound appreciation and love of nature that the grown-up Anna, now Sister Anthony, passes on to her students.When Tree is threatened by a winter storm, Sister Anthony, by now an old woman, decides to give up her dearest friend, allowing him to become the most enjoyed and famous tree of all: the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.A perennial holiday favorite, The Christmas Tree is about learning to love and, ultimately, being able to share that love with others.From the Trade Paperback edition.

It's Christmas time, and every tree on Sidney Street is beautifully decorated - except for one! This rebellious tree would rather sit at the table and pull crackers on Christmas day than stand in a corner wearing glittery decorations! Bauble, Belle and the Tinsel Snake need the tree to behave so they can fulfil their decorating destinies, but the argumentative tree just won't stand still and be decorated. Then, Belle has a crafty idea.... Oh, Christmas Tree! is another hilarious Christmas audiobook from the creative pair behind the best-selling Snowball, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. This festively funny story is full of their usual warmth and wit, with brilliant characters and a bouncy rhyming text.

Strength Will Not Save, But Love Just Might! A tree is torn from his forest home and all that he loves, but there is courage in the heart of a little boy to protect his belovèd tree. The author dreamt up this story after witnessing the abandonment of trees on city sidewalks after Christmas, but here his invention of a magical journey for one such tree will transport you through time and space and otherworldly encounter, even to the throne of God! In the tradition of our timeless fairy tales, and now joined by the author's captivating narration, The Christmas Tree is a book for all ages, imparting a hope that embraces all of humanity, a testament to love in this world and the next. Now let your imagination take flight with its wonders! "Lyrical, spiritually enchanting, this little story… becomes an important part of our literature." San Francisco Review of Books

If you werea Christmas tree, what kind of tree would you be?A mighty tree or a tiny tree?A city tree or a country tree?A tree with curious features or a tree made just for creatures?Voyaging from cities to plains and in renderings of things miniature to grand, Wendell and Florence Minor lead young readers on an imaginative journey across America in tribute to one of our most beloved symbols -- the Christmas tree.