| The Legend of the Christmas Tree: The Inspirational Story of a Treasured Tradition Contributor(s): Osborne, Rick (Author), Dodge, Bill (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0310700434 ISBN-13: 9780310700432 Publisher: Zonderkidz OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: On a visit to a tree lot, the Johnson family sees three beautifully decorated trees standing in the center of the lot. A mysterious silver gift-wrapped box is under one of the trees. The old lot owner notices their intrigue and what he tells them, not only marks the beginning of a new family tradition, but also brings meaning and understanding into their Christmas celebration. In The Legend of the Christmas Tree, children ages 4 to 8 will discover the wonderful story of how the evergreen tree first became a symbol of Christmas and a way to tell people about God. The beautiful illustrations by Bill Dodge add a wonderful richness to the story and help bring meaning to one of our best-loved traditions?decorating the Christmas tree. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Holidays & Celebrations - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2002276783 |
| Series: Legend of S |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.9" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Holiday - Christmas - Religious Orientation - Christian - Event - Winter - Topical - Gift |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Have you ever wondered how the evergreen tree first became a symbol of Christmas? This wonderful story about a family quite like yours is filled with beautiful illustrations that add a deep warmth and richness to the meaning behind one of our best-loved traditions--decorating the Christmas tree. On a visit to a tree lot, the Johnson family sees three beautifully decorated trees standing in the center of the lot. A mysterious silver gift-wrapped box is under one of the trees. The old lot owner notices their intrigue. What he tells them not only marks the beginning of a new family tradition, it also adds a more profound meaning and greater appreciation to their whole Christmas celebration. The Legend of the Christmas Tree takes children ages 4 to 8 through a fun and enriching discovery of how the evergreen tree became known as a Christmas tree and, most importantly, how it also became a way to tell people about God. Read it at bedtime. Read it as you decorate your own Christmas tree. Read it right up to the night of Christmas Eve (or straight through the 12 days of Christmas ). The Legend of the Christmas Tree
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Contributor Bio(s): Osborne, Rick: - Growing up, Rick Osborne really liked Superman. Superman did what was right, he did cool things that other people couldn't do, and he never quit. The Bible is full of great Superman-type stories where God helps good guys battle evil guys with his awesome supernatural help. By telling these stories, Rick loves to help boys see the real-life superhero that God wants each of them to be. Rick lives with his family up north in Canada, closer to where Superman built his fortress. |