Grandfather's Christmas Tree
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Book Overview
Beginning their life together in the Colorado wilderness, a young rancher and his wife work hard, and joyfully anticipate the birth of their first child. Their many hopes and dreams for their new family are suddenly put in danger when a merciless winter storm hits. The logs in the woodpile quickly dwindle, and soon their only chance for survival is to cut down the lone remaining spruce tree, which provides warmth and shelter to a family of geese--a family not unlike their own. On Christmas Eve the couple prays for a miracle that will protect them and their newborn son. Thomas Locker's glorious paintings and Keith Strand's inspiring reverie bring the Christmas spirit to life in this heartwarming story of faith and family.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0152018212
ISBN13:9780152018214
Release Date:September 1999
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 11.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
sweet story of faith
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a true story about the author's grandfather. Over 100 years ago his grandfather moved west to Colorado to start his family. All around the land was coved in spruce trees. One winter the weather is really bad and they think they will have to cut all the tress for fire wood. 2 geese have made their home under one tree and one is hurt and can't move on. The grandmother in the story begs the grandpa to leave the tree a little longer. He does and the story has a happy ending. This book can be valuable as a teaching tool. It is a book that teaches the value of family, material things, memories, nature, and history. Life cycles, the seasons, and holidays are so important to the family in the book. I would recommend this book to others. The book is a great holiday book but the themes in the story should be taught year around.
Wonderful Christmas Storybook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Grandfather's Christmas Tree is a beautifully written and illustrated non-fiction book. The story is about the author's grandfather and a tall spruce tree outside his home. The illustrations are done in oil paints. This is a wonderful story about family and should be included in everyone's Christmas reading collection.
Beautiful story about commitment, adventure and pioneers.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Beautifully illustrated story of family 100 years ago moving westward to Colorado and making a new home and battling the elements. Saving a family of geese, one injured, from a rough winter, and staying committed to each other thru rough times makes story engrossing and rewarding.
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