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Christmas Tree
CCBC Review:
A deceptively simple board book sets up a pattern of alternating outside/inside scenes. "Tree" is the word on both pages of the opening spread that shows a pine tree outside a house with a window through which a bare Christmas tree can be seen. The next spread shows a brightly colored bird outdoors on the left ("Bird") and a stylized bird ornament now hanging from a branch of the indoor tree ("Bird in the tree"). The pattern continues with a mouse, a squirrel, a rabbit, snow, ball, sled, and finally, of course, a star. The tree in the house now fully decorated, the final image parallels the story's beginning, only now the house's inhabitants stand outside on a sparkling night, admiring the equally sparkling tree through the window. David Martin's wonderful concept is made charming and full with Melissa Sweet's warm illustrations for this small-in-size board book. ©2009 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 1-3
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
Format:
Board book
Subjects:
Celebrations, Holidays, and Observances
Nature/Environment
Seasons
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 22
ISBN: 9780763630300
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Martin