Christmas Tree

by David Martin, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

Overview

Sweet illustrations and simple language bring the holidays to life for the youngest of children.

At Christmastime, a tree from the outside comes inside, just waiting to be decorated. And did you know that some of the tree’s ornaments are inspired by outdoor things, too — like a snowflake, a ball, a bird, and a star? Spare language and luminous collage paintings offer a fresh, inviting look at well-loved traditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763630300
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	09/08/2009
Pages:	26
Sales rank:	957,026
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 5.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

David Martin is the author of We’ve All Got Bellybuttons! illustrated by Randy Cecil, and Piggy and Dad Go Fishing, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz, among other books for children. He lives in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

Melissa Sweet is the author of numerous books for children, including Love and Kisses and My Grandma Is Coming to Town as well as two New York Times Best Illustrated titles. She lives in Maine.

Editorial Reviews

Clever illustrations with…sunny colors, charming compositions, and multicultural casts of characters.
—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

PreS–These attractive board books feature simple, clear concepts and delightful pencil-and-watercolor illustrations enhanced with patterned fabric swatches. Christmas demonstrates the connection between what children might see in nature and ornaments that decorate a Christmas tree such as birds, snowflakes, and stars. Hanukkah celebrates familiar aspects of the holiday such as candle lighting and playing dreidel. In both books, it is the clever illustrations with their sunny colors, charming compositions, and multicultural casts of characters that really shine, making these titles satisfying choices.–Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library

School Library Journal