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“Appealing illustrations in acrylic ink and colored pencil… A pleasant holiday story with a subtle hint to protect living trees instead of cutting them down.”

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Publishers Weekly

“Gibbon’s (The Bee Who Spoke) images of a countryside speckled with cottages and snowy cityscapes recall the work of Ludwig Bemelmans, amplifying the sweetly nostalgic mood of newcomer Duvall’s story.”

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Scholastic

"...this tale of a boy and his tree will make each of us want to climb, or plant, one."

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School Library Journal

“An attractive holiday offering with an environmental focus.”

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Horn Book

"[Alec's idea is] both a green and festive solution that underscores the compassion of Christmas."

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Booklist

"The folklike artwork in acrylic ink and colored pencil on the oversize pages is bright and joyful."

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Bank Street College of Education

Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2017 Edition​​

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The New York Times

"The folklike artwork in acrylic ink and colored pencil on the oversize pages is bright and joyful."