The Christmas Pine

Resumen del libro

A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm. "Magical . .

. as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"Good Housekeeping Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope.

This gorgeously illustrated hardback book has a gold-foiled dust jacket, making it the perfect Christmas gift for young children Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This is a classic to treasure for generations Victoria Sandoy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details to point out and share A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story behind the tree The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years.

Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II. Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree.

Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar Square. Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written.

She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas. Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021

Biografía del autor

Julia Donaldson nació en Londres, Inglaterra, en el año 1948. Es una actriz y escritora de libros infantiles, aunque también ha escrito obras de teatro. En sus inicios escribía canciones para programas infantiles de televisión, hasta que en 1993, a partir de la letra de una de sus canciones, escribió una historia para niños. Desde ese momento se ha dedicado a escribir libros. Mediante lecturas dramatizadas, obras de teatro y poesía, ha llevado a cabo actuaciones encaminadas a fomentar en los niños el amor por los libros y la lectura. Sus libros se caracterizan por contar historias para niños utilizando las rimas, además de por estar ilustrados, mayoritariamente, por Axel Scheffler. "El Grúfalo", basado en la tradición oral china, aunque adaptado al verso infantil como texto en rimas pareadas, y calificado por algunos como "un clásico moderno", es uno de sus libros más populares. A lo largo de su carrera como escritora ha recibido infinidad de premios y galardones, entre los que podemos destacar el Children's Laureate 2011-2013. Asimismo, podemos destacar el título honorífico de Doctor en Letras de la Universidad de Bristol en 2011, y otro de la Universidad de Glasgow en 2012.