Christmas Tree

The tale of a little girl named Anna, who is orphaned & sent to live in a convent. The lonely girl befriends, as only a child can, a tiny fir tree. Anna & Tree, as she calls him, grow up together, unlocking the secrets of friendship & sharing the wonders of nature. It is this same profound appreciation & love of nature that the grown-up Anna, now Sister Anthony, passes on to her students. When Tree is threatened by a winter storm, Sister Anthony, by now an old woman, decided to give up her dearest friend, allowing him to become the most enjoyed & famous tree of all: the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City. This story is about learning to love &, ultimately, being able to share that love with others. Color illustrations.Salamon, Julie is the author of 'Christmas Tree ' with ISBN 9780756786786 and ISBN 0756786789.