Title overview
A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect,heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zogand Superworm. Good Housekeeping famousChristmas tree in Trafalgar Square!This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and shareat Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you fromfrozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, movingstory of festivity and hope.
- Julia Donaldson’s perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. Thisis a classic to treasure for generations
- Victoria Sand¸y’s exquisite, atmospheric illustrationsare full of gorgeous details to point out and share
- A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true storybehind the tree
The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebratesa special tradition that stretches back over seventy years.Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British peoplewith a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peaceand friendship, and a thank you for the UK’s support during WorldWar II.
Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem towelcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The ChristmasPine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem wasperformed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in TrafalgarSquare.
Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children’sbooks ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services toliterature, and is the most celebrated children’s writer in Britaintoday.
Superwormanimation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021
