The Little Fir Tree
From an original story by Hans Christian Andersen
Published on 1. October 2019
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-78603-662-9 (ISBN)
Description
Deep in the forest, there lived a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world. When the tree is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true. But what will happen the day after? Find out in this beautifully illustrated modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's festive tale.
When he was surrounded by the splendour of nature, the little fir tree could only think about what he wasn't and what he didn't have and couldn't see. After the initial excitement of venturing out, though, he finds that the world isn't quite what he expected.
As the story of the little fir tree unfolds - brought to enchanting life with the colourful, folk art-inspired artwork of acclaimed author/illustrator Christopher Corr - so does a touching lesson on appreciating what we already have and a hopeful message of rebirth.
When he was surrounded by the splendour of nature, the little fir tree could only think about what he wasn't and what he didn't have and couldn't see. After the initial excitement of venturing out, though, he finds that the world isn't quite what he expected.
As the story of the little fir tree unfolds - brought to enchanting life with the colourful, folk art-inspired artwork of acclaimed author/illustrator Christopher Corr - so does a touching lesson on appreciating what we already have and a hopeful message of rebirth.
Reviews / Votes
"A Christmas tree-t" * Kirkus Reviews * "Offer[s] comforting reflections about appreciating one's lot as well as hope for change and regeneration" * Publishers Weekly *More details
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Illustrations
color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 307 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
456 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78603-662-9 (9781786036629)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2019
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
€17.49
Available for download
Person
CHRISTOPHER CORR is an established author/illustrator whose many books have won him international acclaim. They include The Great Race, A Year Full of Stories, and Deep in the Woods. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and now lives and works in London as an artist and tutor at Goldsmiths University.