THE CHRISTMAS PINE: a magical story for Christmas by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and Stick Man

Product Information

Different types of pine trees grow in many different environments, such as cold regions in North America, rain forests, and hot, sandy deserts.

The pine tree is characterized by upward-pointing branches that have clusters of needles to create dense foliage. Additionally, it has long, spreading branches that curve upwards, forming an irregular or rounded crown. The Chihuahua pine is a medium-sized pine with glossy, green to yellow-green needles in bundles of three to five. The bristlecone pine is a small pine tree with grayish-brown bark, short needle-covered branches, and yellow-tan cones in the shape of an egg. When the Grinch learns of a tree-decorating contest, he figures that if he wins, it’ll prove he truly has the Christmas spirit.I decided to tell the story of the tree’s life in its own words, and also to celebrate carol-singing at a time when – because of Coronavirus – singing was being discouraged.

The botanical name and common name for limber pine come from the unique characteristics of the tree’s branches. The limber pine is a native species of white pine with a conical, contorted crown, light gray bark, dark green needles, and tan-colored ovoid cones.Similar to the longleaf variety, these southern pines are an important species in the timber industry. The Virginia pine is a medium-sized species of pine tree with short pine needles and large seed cones.