The Christmas Pine

Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This
is a classic to treasure for generations

Victoria Sandoy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations
are full of gorgeous details to point out and share

A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story
behind the tree

The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates
a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years.
Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people
with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace
and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World
War II.


Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to
welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas
Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was
performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar
Square.


Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's
books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to
literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain
today.

Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books
have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly
shown on the BBC at Christmas.