The Littlest Christmas Tree

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Common Sense Media says

Nice, simple holiday story for preschoolers.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this book follows a grand tradition of humble trees who aspire to be Christmas trees. There is nothing offensive about this book.


What's the story?

A little Christmas tree yearns to be a celebrated Christmas tree.


Is it any good?

 

This is a slight but inoffensive book for holiday reading. The classic style of illustration -- small animals in human clothing writ in great detail -- helps bolster the timelessness credentials of the story.

Treacle? Sure. And while parents may roll their eyes when requested to read it yet again, young children will root for the little tree and they'll be satisfied with the ending, which places a kid in the role of hero. A more soothing Christmas bedtime story is hard to imagine.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about their own holiday traditions. Do you decorate a Christmas tree each year? If so, do you chop one down, buy one at a lot, or pull a fake one out of the basement?


This review was written by Dawn Friedman
Parent of 9 year old
July 13, 2009
 
Great for early independent readers.
My daughter enjoys the message of this book, which is to aspire to be more- than is expected of you--to be the best you can be. This is an easy book for kindergarteners. My daughter could read it by herself during her kindergarten year.

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
 
it is cute it made me cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it,s good for little kids like 3-4 year olds.

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
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This review was written by Dawn Friedman
Author:R. A. Herman
Illustrator:Jacqueline Rogers
Book type:Fiction
Genre:Picture Book
Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Publication date:October 1, 2007
Number of pages:32
Paperback price:$3.99
Publisher's recommended age(s):4 - 7
Read aloud:4
Read alone:8

This review was written by Dawn Friedman
 

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About our rating system
ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

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