Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A holiday classic and the inspiration for the televised Christmas special featuring Kermit the Frog and Robert Downey, Jr.
Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree
Came by special delivery.
Full and fresh and glistening green--
The biggest tree he'd ever seen.
That was the trouble. The tree was so tall, it couldn't stand up straight in his parlor. Mr. Willowby asked his butler to chop off the top of the tree. What happens to the treetop? Where will it be for Christmas? Snuggle up with this story and follow along through a forest full of friendly creatures who get to share in a bit of Christmas joy.
Synopsis
A classic picture book celebrating all the joy a Christmas tree can bring
Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby's tree has arrived There's just one big problem . . . the tree is too tall to fit in his parlor. He cuts off the top so it will fit, but little does he know that the top of that tree will travel clear across the countryside, bringing holiday cheer to the homes of bears, rabbits, mice, and more This heartwarming story is the perfect way to start your yuletide season, and the perfect addition to your family's festive holiday traditions.
Synopsis
Give the gift of holiday spirit with this classic picture book celebrating all the joy a Christmas tree can bring
Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby's tree has arrived. There's just one
big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlor. He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest.
Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to so many of the forest dwellers.
This heartwarming story is the perfect way to start your yuletide season, and a warm addition to your family's festive holiday traditions.
Synopsis
Give the gift of holiday spirit with this classic picture book that celebrates how one Christmas tree brings joy to a whole forest of critters
Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby's tree has arrived. There's just one big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlor He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest.
Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to all.
This heartwarming story is the perfect way to start the yuletide season, and a warm addition to any family's festive holiday traditions.
About the Author
Robert Barry has written and illustrated a number of prizewinning books for children.