Books with title The Little Spruce Tree

Originally published in 1973, The Scrawny Little Tree tells of a destitute little boy who has always wanted a Christmas tree. He finally has saved enough to buy a little tree all his own, one with scrawny limbs and very few needles. But the boy's love for his first Christmas tree is not affected by its diminuitive stature. His love and the magic of Christmas combine to make a strange and wonderful thing happen to the town . . . Told in rhyme and with retro illustrations, The Scrawny Little Tree is sure to become a favorite holiday tale!

There was a seed that grew into a little tree. This little tree didnt have any friends and so became very lonely and sad. As the seasons change, so did the little tree, inviting birds, butterflies, and squirrels to come and rest in its shade and taste its fruits. In time, the little tree grew into a big, beautiful tree with lots of friends.This wonderful story shows how ones loneliness and emotional needs can be met through confidence, tolerance, and optimism. The little tree in this story represents all trees.

Written by Christian author, Brenda Wallace, The Little Tree is an inspirational book that will show children that it is okay to be different and no matter how they start out, they can be great. Children will witness that when the little tree was placed in the right place, he fulfilled his destiny and became the big tree. This story will teach children that God can do anything. Children and adults alike will be captivated by this story and the charming illustrations by David M. Wallace.

“The Littlest Spruce” tells the story of a little spruce tree that gets separated from his parents when they are taken away from the forest. But thanks to two silly field mice and a boy named Roy, the littlest spruce is reunited with his parents on Christmas Day inside Roy’s home. First published in 1991, “The Littlest Spruce” won ‘Best New Children’s Book’ at the North American Book Exchange. It was also featured on ABC’s Good Morning America. Then director of Good Morning America, Bob McKinnon, said, “I was always told that big things come in the littlest packages. After reading ‘The Littlest Spruce,’ I now know why. Succinct, clever writing and colorful illustrations make if a perfect package for the big and little alike.” Written in metered poetry, “The Littlest Spruce” is a feel-good story that doesn’t dwell on the commercialism of Christmas, instead, focuses on the importance of family values.

How scary it is to feel so alone, so out of place in a new unfamiliar environment? What does a tiny tree need to know to grow up tall and strong? The Little Tree is such a poignant story written about finding strength and hope while trying to survive by remembering advice from a loving parent: how growing your own network of roots will help you to depend on them. The Little Tree is a heartwarming story that will touch children and their parents alike.

Hidden by tall, tall trees, the little tree could not get enough sunlight or water to grow...until a little boy arrives. As the boy nurtures the tree throughout time, the two learn about friendship, cooperation, and love. "The Little Tree" enhances conceptual development in early readers by incorporating spatial relations and descriptive words into every sentence. Additionally, the easy-to-follow story line targets early cognitive constructs such as cause-and-effect and problem solving. This enriched language exposure can assist children in learning to use words to describe, classify, and control ongoing events in the environment. The theme of collaboration teaches children how mutual respect can foster positive, productive solutions.