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The Christmas Pine (hardback)

£12.99 £6.50

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.

Please note if you are ordering items with different publication dates, we will combine items into one shipment. If you would like to receive your books as they become available, we recommend ordering pre-order books separately, or email hello@wonderlandbookshop.co.uk and we can arrange postage cost for you. If collecting, we will let you know when items are ready for collection.

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