The Little Fir Tree
From an original story by Hans Christian Andersen
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher 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 splendor 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 colorful, 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.
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Illustrations that feature dazzling colors, folk art, and contemporary sensibilities power this neatly pared retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's existential story about a small fir who feels neglected as loggers fell the towering trees that surround it. Learning that they will be used to build cabins and ships, the fir insists that it likewise wants to "become a ship and sail on the sea," and forest birds offer wise advice: "Don't wish your life away, little tree." The fir gets its chance to shine, literally, when it's cut down to become a festively decorated Christmas tree in a grand house, after which, abandoned in a shed, it reminisces about its life in the forest ("It was the best place in the world... If only I'd known it then"). Corr gives this cautionary tale a brighter ending than Andersen's original, offering comforting reflections about appreciating one's lot as well as hope for change and regeneration. Ages 4 7.
