The Christmas Pine

Donaldson, Julia. The Christmas Pine. London: Alison Green Books, 2021.

A pine tree grows and grows deep in the woods until one day it is chosen to be a special gift: a Christmas tree for the people of London. Originally written as a poem to commemorate Norway’s annual gift to the people of England to thank them for their support during World War 2. 

Listen to the original poem on Youtube!

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