Do you ever wonder what it means to be really grown up? Do you ever look up at the stars and dream about your place in the world? If you do, then this little story is written just for you.

Written in simple prose that the smallest child can understand, The Littlest Christmas Tree tells the story of a tiny pine tree, waiting impatiently to grow tall enough to be chosen as a Christmas tree. As she watches the seasons change, she observes the beauty of her world and the gifts that nature brings - the sky, wind, sun and rain. Then it occurs to her: what will happen if she is never chosen as a Christmas tree? She considers the many other things she could become when she grows tall, such as a shelter for rabbits and squirrels, a cozy winter next for birds, or even a window frame for a family's home, and she offers a grateful prayer to her creator for the everyday blessings of her life and the many possibilities for her future.

The hardcover, 32-page gift book comes with a beautiful vellum dust jacket. It is now available read by the the author, with her singing the song that the story inspired, and additional Christmas music on an audiotape or on a CD packaged inside of the book. CD recording and audio are the same. Both are 30 minutes.

"This simply written children's book is anything but simple. It's a book with a complex message that will be enjoyed more upon reflection than at first glance. Enchanting words... vibrant illustrations."

To help you understand the many messages that can be found in the story, we hope you'll print out the Discussion Guide that can be used when reading the book yourself, to your family or in a group.

To place an order in your shopping cart, click on book ($12.95 US), the audio tape ($8.95 US) or the book/CD ($19.95 US).