![]() ![]() When the pastor comes calling to remind Ruthie's mother that it is their family's turn to supply the church Christmas tree - an annual village tradition - she and Ruthie set out, the night before Christmas Eve, to find the perfect balsam fir, and to make good on their obligation. It is Christmas time in the year 1918, and Ruthie and her mother await the return of Ruthie's father, off fighting in World War I, in this poignant and heart-satisfying holiday tale set in a small Appalachian village. ![]() What I mean by that is the family members love and care for one another and despite their financial shortcomings they are courageous, supportive, creative and thoughtful.Īnd, of course there is a happy ending - why wouldn't there be for a picture book for the 4–8-year-old listeners. They depict simple country life in an Appalachian village getting prepared for Christmas while The Great War goes on across the pond. ![]() What can I say? Some might know why this is especially true for me.įirst off, the drawings are right up my alley. So, I didn't get to this in time for Christmas, but the Holiday survives all year long in my heart. 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. ![]() The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story by Gloria Houston, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator). ![]()
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