The Christmas Pine

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Mar 31, 2024

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A stunning picture book for Christmas, written in Julia Donaldson’s perfect, heartfelt rhyme. Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! With gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations, this beautiful, moving story brims with festivity and hope.
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