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Victoria Sandøy's gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations      perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the      people and wildlife that pass by      Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures,      and seeing the games children play around the tree      This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely      at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient      trees.         The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating      facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.         Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson      and Victoria Sandøy: \"Magical . . . as well as paying      tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures      illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the      power of children and song\"            Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's      books ever written. 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With perfect, read-aloud rhymes and glowing      illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this is      a story of friendship and adventure like no other.               Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has created a      heartfelt, joyful story with a totally unique twist      Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey      of one tall tree as it's turned into paper, and becomes      all sorts of things that we use, from bags and boxes to letters,      cards and books      Julia Donaldson's perfect, read-aloud rhymes      are brought gorgeously to life by acclaimed illustrator, Victoria      Sandøy. 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