The Littlest Christmas Tree
The Littlest Christmas Tree is a charming picture book that will leave you and your little ones thinking about a more sustainable Christmas. In this inspirational story, a young bear named Cubby learns that Christmas happiness and cheer last far longer than the fleeting few hours of Christmas Day.
There is a refreshing focus on celebrating the simple joys of the immaterial, rather than the materialistic aspects of a season often defined by consumerism. Following the example of Daddy Bear, the woodland animals come together to replant their Christmas trees and nourish them throughout the seasons for reuse next Christmas. This gentle theme of community driven eco-friendliness may encourage readers who might ordinarily purchase a cut Christmas tree to start a new tradition of looking for a Christmas tree with roots intact so it can be replanted.
Bright illustrations beautifully depict the cosiness of the home comforts of the season juxtaposed with snow swept winter landscapes. There are gloriously comic scenes as Daddy Bear struggles to create the perfect Christmas setting despite Cubby’s oblivious and accident-prone nature. Parents may well recognise Daddy Bear’s evident exasperation as he patiently struggles with a myriad of preparations for the merriest of Christmas parties. Throughout the text words are capitalised and enlarged to help early readers build understanding and recognise emphasis.
The Littlest Christmas Tree is a moving exploration of sustainability, community and connection for all those who love both Christmas and our environment.
