The Tree That's Meant to Be

This Christmas, families can read this heartfelt, gorgeous holiday story about a lonely little Christmas tree that learns what it means to be loved--with a powerful message to children that they are perfect just as they are.

A small, crookled fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, it finds the warmth of the holidays in the heart of a cold, snowy forest.

This is a charming and classic-feeling holiday picture book with a timely message about celebrating our differences and sticking by our friends. Families will love making this part of their holiday traditions, as a perfect book to talk about kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Critics love this new Christmas classic:

Beautiful to behold--Kirkus

lyrical language and harmonious art--Booklist

Children will identify with the little tree's plight and might find some adventure searching for 'decorations' in the woods for their own trees.--School Library Journal

underscores the message that Christmas is about companionship and togetherness. Zommer's illustrations capture piney textures and manage to imbue the scraggly arboreal underdog with heart and personality.--The Horn Book

Finely brushed textures are applied with care throughout, conveying a sense of richness.--Publishers Weekly

Author: Yuval Zommer
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/24/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 12.40h x 9.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593119679
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512128 / Tree That's Meant to Be


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 10/07/2019
School Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 61
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2019 pg. 36
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
YUVAL ZOMMER graduated from London's Royal College of Art with an MA in illustration. After working as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies, his passion for picture books won out, and he is now the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed children's books, including The Tree That's Meant to Be, A Thing Called Snow, and the Big Book series. Follow Yuval on Twitter and Instagram at @yuvalzommer.