Oldies but Goodies: Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

<em>Mr</em>. <em>Willowby's Christmas Tree</em> [Book]Recommended by our Pre-School teacher Mrs. Waller, Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, first published in 1963, is a charming rhyming tale that’s a fun read-aloud about the life of an ever shrinking Christmas treetop and a family of mice living in the wealthy and eccentric house of  Mr. Willowby.  They decide to start the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree (namely, chopping off the top of the perfect tree Mr. Willowby has brought home). However, while they continually attempt to take their piece of tree, the top of the tree is passed around from humans to animals, each one taking just enought of the tree to make it the perfect size for them. Through this adventure, the mice see how others celebrate Christmas. Snuggle up with this story and add it to your favorite Christmas book list! Thanks for the recommendation, Mrs. Waller!