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A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree

by Colleen Monroe · 2000

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This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend's wish come true.

Themes
Christmasanimals
Setting
Christmas
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 40 pages
Form
poetry

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