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msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a story that walks you through picking a tree....then taking it home....then decorating it. What I do love is that it manages to say "Christmas" without being overt religious (and thus, sadly, turning people off.) I mean, it talks about all the different possibilities that can be on the top of the tree.
Not everyone does do a real tree though, which isn't really stated. I mean, I didn't do a real one (minus one exception) until I was 25 ;)
Not everyone does do a real tree though, which isn't really stated. I mean, I didn't do a real one (minus one exception) until I was 25 ;)
aliciaew's review against another edition
5.0
Darling. Want to add this to our Christmas book collection.
arrrjae's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
muddypuddle's review against another edition
4.0
Full of rhyme and rhythm, this buying-and-decorating-the-tree poem should be shared with kids just before they either go out to purchase a tree or lug the fake one down from the attic. It'll get thim "in the mood." Be sure to examine the illustrations well, there are lots of little things going on to notice.
ginaperry's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, to be a child again and see the wonder and magic of Christmas. Jarvis' dreamy illustrations transport you to childhood, and Patricia creates the same magic with her rhythmic story. Children will enjoy looking for all the extra details in the story. A perfect story time read to fill the days (and bedtimes) before Christmas.
tracyzim's review against another edition
2.0
I’m only really fond of the cover illustration and a couple others throughout. The singsong text is not for me.
crowyhead's review against another edition
4.0
A charming read-aloud for Christmas about picking out and decorating a Christmas tree. I liked the bright stylized illustrations and the bouncy text. The human characters have skin of varying shades.
backonthealex's review against another edition
4.0
The anticipatory excitement of picking out a Christmas tree, buying it, and taking it home to decorate is captured perfectly in this story about a family of four as they set off on their tree buying day. At home, the furniture is moved around, the trunk of the tree is trimmed to fit the stand, and the decorations are brought down from the attic. When everything is ready, the family hosts a decorating party, inviting all their friends to help trim the tree with bright lights, jolly Santas, dancing elves, paper dolls, all kinds of ornaments. Finally, it’s time for the crowning touch - a shiny golden star at the very top. The story is told in rhyme with spot on four line stanzas on each page describing every task that needs to be done for the spectacular finished tree that can be seen on a two page spread at the end. Jarvis’s simple pencil, chalk, and paint illustrations are done in a wintery palette outside, and a warm, cozy palette inside the house, and include diverse characters throughout. Pick a Pine Tree did make me a little nostalgic for my own childhood days a tree decorating, and for the days when my Kiddo was growing up and how she loved having a Christmas tree, but it was a good nostalgia. This is sure to become a yearly classic for many families.