"Beautifully illustrated new version of a Hans Christian Andersen classic brings a message of hope and new life"
From an original story by Hans Christian Andersen
Deep in the forest, a beautiful little fir tree is unhappy with his lot. He wants to be big and tall like the other trees, and then to become a sturdy cabin or a ship sailing across the sea. So busy is he wishing his life away that he doesn’t notice all he has – the precious moments in the beautiful forest with his friends, the birds, flowers and butterflies.
When at last he is tall and beautiful, he is cut down and taken to be a Christmas tree in a family home. It doesn’t end there however, and there are more twists in the story, more sorrow for the little tree which prompts him to reconsider what’s really important. Christopher Corr allows the little tree a happy ending and there’s much in his version of the classic story for children to think about.
The illustrations are bright and bold, full of vibrant colours, their folk-art style perfect for this story which is both simple and reflective.
Deep in the forest, there lived a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world. When the tree is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true. But what will happen the day after?
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Deep in the forest, there lived a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world. When the tree is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Little Fir Tree and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Little Fir Tree features in the following genres: Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Festive Fiction, Traditional Tales, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Little Fir Tree was written by Christopher Corr and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
The Little Fir Tree has 32 pages
