| Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 51936
Category: Book
Authors: Richard H. Schneider, Elizabeth J. Miles
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Studio: Abingdon Press
Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
Label: Abingdon Press
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 29
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0687453631
EAN: 9780687453634
ASIN: 0687453631
Publication Date: October 30, 2006
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Product Description
This magnificently illustrated story of a warm-hearted Christmas tree will surely become one of the most beloved classics of future generations. Schneider's storytalling will enthrall children and adults alike.
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Christmas Book January 7, 2009
This book is a treasure! The artwork is fabulous and the story is about compassion, kindness, love, sacrifice. I love this book because it's meaningful. It's message is a welcome relief from the "Santa culture" our children are bombarded with at Christmastime. Every home should have this book.
A Classic November 11, 2008
I've loved this book ever since I was a little kid, and this year I'm going to buy it for my sister's family. It has a great message.
 Nice Story, Choppy Ending, Still a Good Lesson to Learn November 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a picture book for kids about Christmas. The story is nice, the trees all want to be perfect so that they get chosen to be the royal Christmas Tree for the kingdom. They all now what helps them to become the best looking most perfect Christmas tree. The littlest Christmas tree in the woods is really looking forward to being chosen because he knows he's the most perfect, but then a bunny needs refuge and he lowers his branches and protects him, this makes his branches droop, a sparrow needs help in a storm, he sreads his branches and makes a spot for her, the deer need food, he lets them nibble his limbs.
It's a good story, but I thought the end was sort of thrown together with less care than the rest of the story. The moral is that the most beautiful are the ones who give of themselves.
It is a nice book, the illustrations are very pleasant, I just felt the end was a bit hasty for such a nice lead up. The lesson of the book is quite wonderful. We are using this in a First Grade catechism class to teach the value of giving.
Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect January 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a heart warming story about a small Christmas tree that is not perfect, because it shares from the heart.
This story was read to my child at school, and it was liked so much that she wanted one for Christmas.
Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect January 23, 2008
The little book impresses children (and adults) with the true spirit of Christmas, giving of one's self. The illustrations are beautiful and the text well written. It has become one of my favorite Christmas stories.
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