When the animals of Winter Wood awaken to find that their favorite pine tree is missing from the forest, they join together and mount a grand search. Having no luck in the sky, the treetops, the briar, or the brook, Cardinal, Bear, Squirrel, and Deer eventually discover their precious pine displayed in the town square of nearby Merryville, just as the annual tree lighting celebration begins. They watch in wonder as the festive villagers decorate the tree, making it more beautiful than ever. The Mayor declares that he will plant a new tree in Winter Wood, and the animals vow to love and nurture the young sapling in order to give it back to the Merryvillians next Christmas! Recommended for grades K--5. Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages included in Teacher's Handbook. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages and Cover Art.

A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime.

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.

When the animals of Winter Wood awaken to find that their favorite pine tree is missing from the forest, they join together and mount a grand search. Having no luck in the sky, the treetops, the briar, or the brook, Cardinal, Bear, Squirrel, and Deer eventually discover their precious pine displayed in the town square of nearby Merryville, just as the annual tree lighting celebration begins. They watch in wonder as the festive villagers decorate the tree, making it more beautiful than ever. The Mayor declares that he will plant a new tree in Winter Wood, and the animals vow to love and nurture the young sapling in order to give it back to the Merryvillians next Christmas! Recommended for grades K-5. Performance time: approximately 20 minutes.

Residents of a great fir tree in a thick forest make their home noticeable in hopes that Santa will come for his first visit to them.

Golden Books is proud to reissue this beloved Christmas collection, chock-full of funny animal stories and poems. This oversize format features Scarry's earlier, more painterly style and makes a perfect gift. A true holiday treat for Scarry fans! "From the Hardcover edition."

As the smallest tree seedling grows, she thinks about all the possibilities open to her even if she isn't chosen to be a Christmas tree.