a_wish_christmas_treeA Wish to Be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe tells the story of a pine tree who wants to be a Christmas tree but to no avail as no one seems to choose him when they pass by. His wild forest friends tried to cheer him up and try everything they can to make him a Christmas tree.

Do you know what happens to Christmas tree, after Christmas?

Exactly! They get thrown away! This pine tree finally learn the importance of being appreciated all year round instead of only the quick few days of Christmas.

Expect lots of great illustrations, especially how the forests friends are brought to life. Nothing short of excellence.

The touching story and the illustrations will make this a worthy collection to have. The children will love it!

Here are some other product information you might find useful:

Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (August 29, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585360023
ISBN-13: 978-1585360024
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

Amazon.com Review

Book Description
This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend’s wish come true.

Card catalog description
Feeling sad because no one chooses it as a Christmas tree, a bedraggled forest pine discovers the importance of being appreciated all year long.

Product Description

This charming tale of an overgrown pine that was always passed over for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a holiday classic for years to come. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe and enchanting text by Colleen Monroe.

Customer Reviews

As a former Ohio resident who has lived in Florida for 30 years, I, as all my neighbors, love Christmas, even without the snow. This book is an extension of that love, and everything that is good about Christmas; emotion, caring and love for others.

The illustrations are beautiful, but the message is just as important. I read it to my grandchildren and they almost cried, until the end, when they yelled with delight at the perfectly complete and timed ending. This book is now a holiday ritual for our family. I recommend this book to all who love the spirit of Christmas, regardless of religion. (by Anna Williamson)

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If one wishes to learn the meaning of life, goodness, and generosity to others, you must read this book! Being from Michigan, and now living in the desert, I can bring the cold and snow into our home to my two young children.
The story tells of a sad tree who so wishes to be a Christmas tree and how his dear friends help him feel proud and special by a simple act of kindness.
You will read this book year-round and it will become a favorite Christmas story as it is in our home. (by Ann Holeso)

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