Pick a pine tree from the lot – slim and tall, or short and squat! Long straight limbs or branches bent... Mmm! Just smell that piney scent!
The first in the Pick a… series from award-winning duo Patricia Toht and Jarvis
From the dazzling duo who made Together With You comes a beautiful, irresistible Christmas gift book that all begins with … picking a pine tree! Brimming over with the excitement of being with family at the festive season, a gorgeously rhythmical, read-aloud narrative accompanied by warm, joyful art celebrates all the familiar rituals of decorating the tree – from digging out jam-packed boxes of trimmings, stringing tinsel, to, at last, turning on those twinkly fairy lights.
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406379778
Number of pages: 40
Weight: 230 g
Dimensions: 270 x 245 x 5 mm
“The short, rhyming text has a bouncy, appealing tone, with four brief lines of text per page. Delightful mixed-media illustrations use a flattened perspective, simple shapes, and glowing, light-filled backgrounds for a fresh take on the tree-decorating tradition. The illustrations are all in double-page-spread format with compositions that will work well for reading to a group or with just one child in a lap. Pick this delightful story for a Christmas storytime, for library collections, or for family reading around the Christmas tree.” - Kirkus
“Stunning illustrations complement a beautiful narrative celebrating the rituals of decorating the tree; a classic to revisit every Christmas.” - Baby Hampshire
“The book is just perfect for this time of year […]I would defiantly recommend this book as it made me feel the joy that comes with the thought of Christmas” - Thenextbestthingtomummy.com
“[…] gorgeous picture book. Writer Patricia Toht and award-winning illustrator Jarvis capture the spirit of the season […] The slow-paced rhyme and retro look of the artwork makes this feel as familiar and comforting as a pair of old socks. A future family classic that you’ll want to reread every year.” - Gurgle
“Festive cheer fuels this bouncy rhyming text as it celebrates the excitement of getting and decorating the tree for Christmas. From choosing the right pine tree, decorating it with lights and baubles in an atmosphere of friendship and sharing and finally transforming it a Christmas tree for all to enjoy, all the magic of Christmas is gathered in these words and pictures.” - Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month, November Picture Book of the Month, LoveReading
A delightful story - not one for the baaaaaaa humbugs. Well they will miss out.
In an way it offers a step by step guide to the Christmas Tree experience. From the choosing to the finished product.
You can smell the...
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This book will really help your children get into the festive spirit (I’m sure they won’t need much help!)
The illustrations are beautiful- almost old fashioned, and the story really hones in on children’s excitement...
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I absolutely loved this book! What a wonderful celebration of the Christmas tree. The joy of collecting and decorating it with family and friends, is part of what makes Christmas so magical. This is a fantastic book... More
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