--- product_id: 484535026 title: "The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson - now in a stunning paperback edition" price: "$24.32" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/484535026-the-christmas-pine-the-magical-tale-for-christmas-by-julia store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson - now in a stunning paperback edition **Price:** $24.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson - now in a stunning paperback edition - **How much does it cost?** $24.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/484535026-the-christmas-pine-the-magical-tale-for-christmas-by-julia) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm . "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song" Good Housekeeping Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square ! This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope. Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This is a classic to treasure for generations Victoria Sandøy's exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details to point out and share A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story behind the tree The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II. Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar Square. Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas. Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021 Review: A beautiful story book. - This is a lovely book with a beautiful story of the Christmas pine based on a true story and beautifully illustrated. Our young granddaughter will like this very much and we'll enjoy sharing it with her. Not just for Christmas but read any time. Very happy with my purchase.. I Recommend it. Review: Lovely Children’s Book - Great quality book with a lovely story and gorgeous illustrations. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 13,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 8 in Wild Mammals 30 in Children's Books on Flowers & Plants 48 in Exploring Europe for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,809 Reviews | ## Images ![The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson - now in a stunning paperback edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wgPQ+1OwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful story book. *by A***2 on 18 November 2025* This is a lovely book with a beautiful story of the Christmas pine based on a true story and beautifully illustrated. Our young granddaughter will like this very much and we'll enjoy sharing it with her. Not just for Christmas but read any time. Very happy with my purchase.. I Recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely Children’s Book *by D***E on 1 December 2024* Great quality book with a lovely story and gorgeous illustrations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely Christmas story *by M***N on 11 December 2021* I bought this because its a book by Julia Donaldson (and because it was half price at the time). We just love her books in out house, and this was no exception. It's a nice little tale about a Christmas tree growing up and travelling from Norway to London. The text isn't too long, so it makes a good read for both my 20month old and 4year old. The illustrations are lovely as always ## Frequently Bought Together - The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson - now in a stunning paperback edition - What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas: A bestselling Christmas adventure - Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin The Number One Bestseller by the creators of Stick Man and Zog --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/484535026-the-christmas-pine-the-magical-tale-for-christmas-by-julia](https://www.desertcart.us/products/484535026-the-christmas-pine-the-magical-tale-for-christmas-by-julia) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-25*