Fun facts and holiday cheer from the creator of Strega Nona and Quiet.
While picking out their Christmas tree, a couple of curious kids start to wonder where Christmas trees came from. Who invented the first one? How did they become so popular? And how have they changed over the years?
Celebrated children's author Tomie dePaola is here to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Christmas trees--and everything you never even thought to wonder about. With bright illustrations and kid-friendly text, Tomie dePaola's Christmas Tree Book is full of facts, history, and legends.
Instructions on making your own Christmas tree ornament are included!
About the Author
Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including26 Fairmount Avenue,Strega Nona, andMeet the Barkers.Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.
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