What the Little Fir Tree Wore to the Christmas Party

by Satomi Ichikawa

Book Overview

Christmas is almost here, and the fir trees that live on the edge of the big forest are stirring with excitement, each dreaming about what to wear to the Christmas party. The littlest tree is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399237461
• ISBN13: 9780399237461
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A TENDER HOLIDAY STORY

With softly lit watercolors and kind words Satomi Ichikawa tells the touching story of the littlest and youngest fir tree in the forest. Christmas is nearing and there is excitement in the air. Although, of course, the little tree doesn't know what the anticipation is all about. She overhears the other trees talking about what they want to wear to the Christmas party. Each wants the perfect costume. Most amazing of all, the biggest tree wants "to dress in a thousand twinkling stars and stand in the middle of the grandest avenue in all the world." Imagine the small tree's fright when one day she hears terrible loud noises, and then looks around to see all the other trees gone. She only sees a truck driving away with all the trees. She thinks she is left alone, but she is not. An old tree is also still in the forest. What these trees wear for their Christmas party and how they celebrate is a happy surprise. Children will feel the holiday spirit in this tender story.