Christmas Tree

by David Martin

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763630306
• ISBN13: 9780763630300
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 3 years and under

Customer Reviews

Elegant Book In Its Message

"Christmas Tree" by David Martin. Illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts 2009. This is a small book, printed with bright colors on heavy duty cardboard pages. The author, David Martin has a delightful idea. He starts with a single word and single picture: tree, then a bird. Then, a bird in the tree. Then, a mouse...and then a mouse in the tree and you see that the mouse in the tree is a Christmas ornament. As you read, page by page, the clever idea begins to build up and you clearly see that the BALL becomes a bright Christmas ornament. Page after page of brightly colored illustrations. But, then you come to the picture of the "HOUSE" where red-cheeked children have pressed their faces against the window. Turning to the last page, you reach the climax of the book: the tree is in the house, and has become a glorious Christmas tree, decorated with many of the items seen on the previous pages of the book. The people sit around with hot chocolate; they are smiling and warming themselves in front of the fireplace. Some are placing more decorations on the wonderful tree, or placing presents underneath the tree. This is a great book, just the right size for a stocking stuffer. The words and the illustrations build up into a nice Christmas story. The book would be an attractive addition to any Christmas library.