Books with title The Christmas Tree

1 cassette / 90 minutesRead by David BirneyWinner of the Audie Award for Best Inspirational/Spiritual AudioBook for 1996"The Christmas Tree is genuinely moving; and David Birney's sensitive and sympathetic reading does much to enhance the appeal of the winning contemporary fable."--Los Angeles Daily NewsDestined to become a Christmas classic, it is the magical tale of a little girl named Anna from New York City, who is orphaned and sent to live in a convent. Lonely and unaccustomed to her new surroundings, Anna befriends a tiny fir tree. "Tree" becomes Anna's best and most special friend. They grow up together, unlocking the secrets of friendship as well as sharing the wonders of nature. Indeed it is this profound appreciation and love of nature that Anna later, as Sister Anthony, passes on her adoring students. When Tree is threatened by a cruel winter storm, Sister Anthony, now an old woman, decides finally to give up her dearest friend -- allowing him to become what is perhaps the most enjoyed and famous Christmas tree of all.

Charles would call the holidays - especially Christmas - his favorite time of the year. In this book, he takes the reader from a holiday season when he was ten years old to the present. Charles tells you the story in his own words. He explains why the holiday has meant so much, complete with the traditions his parents started that he has since passed down to his own family.Through his journey, you will hear how he fell and love with his high school sweetheart, Shelly, and how she has made him a better man. "The Christmas Tree" is a coming of age tale of a boy maturing into an adult. It is a love story about how an unsure teenager had a date with a girl and how that girl changed him for the better. It is about the lessons in life that are unplanned. It about learning what is truly important in life.

In a deeply moving story with the hallmarks of a classic, a homeless boy’s rescue of a spindly Christmas tree sparks a glimmer of hope that has far-reaching effects.It’s late on Christmas Eve, and the little fir tree is the only tree left in the shop. What a poor thing I am, it thinks. But then a young boy enters the store, drawn in from the damp by the warmth and lights and the wonderful smell of Christmas, and he doesn’t seem to mind that the scrawny tree isn’t tall and straight like the others. . . . This magical story, beautifully illustrated by Emily Sutton, captures an unexpected and unforgettable moment of happiness that brings a whole city together.

Mandy and Katy are excited that Christmas is coming and the startof their festive preparation is decorating the Christmas tree. OtherChristmas activities follow such as gathering and delivering hollyto a neighbour, shopping for a special present, and singing Carolswith the villagers. This is a happy family time running up to the specialday, interwoven with normal day to day events.However, unbeknown to them there are mysterious happenings on theChristmas tree at night when Father Christmas and his friends get up toall kinds of mischief...........

The Christmas Tree is a celebration of the Christmas tree’s importance to the holiday season . It is intended primarily for children. We see the journey of the tree, first as it grows, and then on its journey to market. The selection of the tree is an iconic holiday event, evidenced by the number of illustrators who choose to depict it, and we give it our full attention in this book. Tree decoration and visitation by Santa is covered, and finally Christmas morning, the pinnacle of the Christmas tree’s existence. Christmas trees of many sizes , from tiny to room-filling, are included in this charming holiday book. Illustrations are from a variety of vintage sources, including postcards, children’s books, magazines and advertisements.

In a quiet Christmas tree lot, a lonely tree who is not quite so tall watches all the other trees get chosen from the Christmas tree stall. He patiently waits until his branches are frozen, when he spots a car on the hill. Will he be chosen? Join us on this journey as the last tree gets a chance to shine bright for a visit from a special person on Christmas Eve night.

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.

In the tradition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Night Before Christmas, the award-winning Christmas classic introduces Blink, the most famous elf ever, who saves Christmas and introduces Santa to his elves. The tale is filled with Holiday magic and inspires the true spirit of Christmas. A family tradition to celebrate the start of the Holiday Season. Many, many Christmases ago, Santa discovers that Mrs. Claus has always wanted a Christmas tree to decorate. The following Christmas Season, he brings home the very first indoor Christmas tree for her. The Clauses love their tree, but they forget to water it because they are so busy preparing for Christmas. The night before Christmas Eve, the tree is almost lost, but a mysterious elf with a magical blinking red hat saves Christmas, and teaches Santa and Mrs. Claus that all living things need care and attention.

Sweet illustrations and simple language bring the holidays to life for the youngest of children.At Christmastime, a tree from the outside comes inside, just waiting to be decorated. And did you know that some of the tree’s ornaments are inspired by outdoor things, too — like a snowflake, a ball, a bird, and a star? Spare language and luminous collage paintings offer a fresh, inviting look at well-loved traditions.

This is a children's story, delightfully illustrated, that will appeal to the imagination of 3-6 year olds, as well the parent, grandparent reader. The story evolved from a true-life experience of the author, who discovered a few active residents in the Christmas tree that she and her children brought home from a New Hampshire Christmas tree farm. The narrative follows, and the illustrations capture, festive holiday traditions including kindly Santa Claus and the playful addition of unusual guests within the Christmas tree.