{"product_id":"9780702318009","title":"The Christmas Pine by Victoria Sandoy","description":"?      A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect,      heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog      and Superworm.         \"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\"Good Housekeeping      Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special      destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous      Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square!      This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share      at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from      frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving      story of festivity and hope.               Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This      is a classic to treasure for generations      Victoria Sandoy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations      are full of gorgeous details to point out and share      A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story      behind the tree      The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates      a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years.         Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people      with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace      and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World      War II.         Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to      welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas      Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was      performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar      Square.         Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's      books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to      literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain      today.   Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books      have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly      shown on the BBC at Christmas.   Superworm      animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296039154037,"sku":"9780702318009","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702318009.jpg?v=1762770008","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780702318009","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}