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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story Paperback - 1996

by Gloria Houston; Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)

Acclaimed author Gloria Houston has written a tale that is as joyful and timeless as Christmas itself. Jewel-like paintings by two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney capture all of the season's warmth and mountain flavor. "A heartwarming holiday story, simply told and graced with true sentiment rather than sentimentality".--Kirkus Reviews. Publisher's Weekly Bestseller. Booklist Best Books of the Decade. Full color.


From the publisher

This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.

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It was getting toward Christmas in the valley of Pine Grove.

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  • Title The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
  • Author Gloria Houston; Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin Books
  • Date 1996-10-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780140558777 / 0140558772
  • Weight 0.32 lbs (0.15 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.36 x 9.26 x 0.1 in (26.31 x 23.52 x 0.25 cm)
  • Ages 05 to 08 years
  • Grade levels K - 3
  • Reading level 600
  • Themes
    • Holiday: Christmas
  • Library of Congress subjects Christmas stories, Christmas
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 87024551
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

About the author

Gloria Houston is an internationally known educator and author of several award-winning, best-selling books for young readers. Barbara Cooney illustrated over 100 books for children.
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