To Be A Christmas Tree
A New Children's Book from the publisher who brought you The Invisible String...
To some, finding a Christmas tree is a boring chore or an old habit that comes once a year. To others, it’s a magical adventure. But to each “tree” it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment, their destiny–to bring joy and enchantment to families and kids of all ages.
To Be A Christmas Tree is a new holiday children’s book that follows the heartfelt journey of a tree from his youthful years to his crowning moment–to be a Christmas tree–the centerpiece in a family’s home. But it doesn’t happen so easily.
In this beautifully illustrated story, readers will watch this special tree grow as he copes with rejection, separation from a loved one, illness, sadness, and the frustration of watching other trees get happily snatched and taken away year after year. Leigh Marino’s artful storytelling skills lead children through these hardships in a way that will help them to cope with grief & loss and the setbacks of life, all within a heartwarming holiday message.
So . . . how does this tree keep his hope alive? It happens one day when a small and furry new friend comes along and offers a scent of encouragement, inspiration and support – a true friend who knows when to hold a hand, and when to let go.
As you keep your Christmas tree dream alive,
It will give you the strength you need to survive.
We are born and we grow to fulfill our destiny.
It’s an honor to be a Christmas tree!
Book Details
ISBN: 9780875169378
Publisher: DeVorss Publications
Publication Date: September 2024
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Subject: Children's; Nature; Christmas; Holiday
e-Book Details
ISBN: 9780875169385
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Testimonials
“The best children’s books are the rare ones that are a joy to read for kids and their grownups alike. As soon as I opened To Be A Christmas Tree, I knew I had found one of these gems. I loved the whimsical, gorgeous illustrations by Tricia Kleinot, which swept me along and captivated my two young children. I was immediately entranced by author Leigh Marino’s lyrical, vivid prose. In gentle, rhythmic rhyming lines, she weaves the story of a young Christmas tree from his own stirring perspective. She captures the heartbreak of rejection, grief, illness, sadness, and longing—and the magic of friendship, love, and hope. It’s a moving, stunning read for all ages.” -Hannah Howard, author of Feast: True Love in and out of the Kitchen and Plenty: A Memoir of Food and Family.
“As a book lover and a children’s bereavement educator, I was captivated by Leigh’s beautiful tale, To Be A Christmas Tree. It is a touching story about love, loss, and the immeasurable value of family. Leigh’s writing is magical and rhythmic. Her words allow the reader to be moved by the experiences of the characters. Her endearing writing draws you in and enables you to feel what the characters are feeling - which is what good storytelling does. I believe reading this story with children is a wonderful way to create conversation about the important topics of connections, family, and grieving-life experiences we will all go through. Discussing the themes of Leigh’s story with kids are both valuable and validating for children and especially needed in today’s world. I know this book will be a classic. And, a beautiful story to be read by young and old alike for years to come. I can’t wait to read it with my grandchildren and to the kids in my grief support groups.” — Dana Hahn, Founder of the Luke Hahn Foundation
About Author
Leigh Marino
About Co-Author
Tricia Kleinot (illustrator)
Tricia Kleinot mixes surreal with the everyday, creating fine art and commercial art for clients such as marvel, Spotify, AppleTV, and GAP. She lives in the mountains fo Washington state with her human and fur babies.
Author Note