[.ca] What The Little Fir Tree Wore To The Christmas Party (ISBN 0142501603)

A little disappointing:
I looked at this book at the book store and found the pictures very repititious and lacking in charm. The little fir tree did not seem to have that touch of realism that would have made the story believable. I'm a big fan of Satomi Ichikawa and feel that her wonderful talent could be better used on another Nora or Tanya book. I didn't even purchase this book. I'll save my money for the soon to be published "Tanya and the Red Shoes".

A TENDER HOLIDAY STORY:
With softly lit watercolors and kind words Satomi Ichikawa tells the touching story of the littlest and youngest fir tree in the forest. Christmas is nearing and there is excitement in the air. Although, of course, the little tree doesn't know what the anticipation is all about. She overhears the other trees talking about what they want to wear to the Christmas party. Each wants the perfect costume. Most amazing of all, the biggest tree wants "to dress in a thousand twinkling stars and stand in the middle of the grandest avenue in all the world." Imagine the small tree's fright when one day she hears terrible loud noises, and then looks around to see all the other trees gone. She only sees a truck driving away with all the trees. She thinks she is left alone, but she is not. An old tree is also still in the forest. What these trees wear for their Christmas party and how they celebrate is a happy surprise. Children will feel the holiday spirit in this tender story.