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Summary: Mr Willowby Brings in the Holiday Season.....
Review: "Mr Willowby's Christmas tree/Came by special delivery./Full and fresh and glistening green-/The biggest tree he had ever seen." So big, in fact that when it stood in place in the parlor, it not only touched the ceiling but "bent like a bow." Mr Willowby realized that something must be done, and had his butler, Baxter, chop off the top. And what happens to that tree top, makes for a wonderful and endearing Christmas story..... Originally published in 1963, Mr Willowby's Christmas Tree is just as fresh and magical today, as it was all those years ago. Robert Barry's rhyming text is lyrical and joyous, and complemented by his delightful and expressive artwork. Perfect for youngsters 3-8, this is a charming and simple treasure of a book that really captures the holiday spirit, and is a lovely read-aloud story the entire family will want to share again and again, year after year.
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Summary: A family classic about sharing and holiday spirit.
Review: A copy of this book has been part of my Christmas since I was a baby. Every year the book gets pride of place, and the pages are well worn from reading. Fun illustrations and entertaining rhyme make this book a joy to read for children from age 2 to 102! Christmas just wouldn't be the same without Mr. Willowby and his amazing tree.
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Summary: My favorite christmas book
Review: As a child of about 6 or 7, my parents got me Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree. I would make my mom read it to me over and over as well as hearing "Captain Kangaroo" read it every year on his show. Now, I am a 41 year old mother of three, and I still have my original copy, as well as copies for my three children and am ordering a copy for my brand new nephew. Reading Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree has become a family tradition at my house. Of course, I don't have to read it - I have been able to recit it word for word for years!! This is a wonderful "snuggle up with a child in your arms" book that you will enjoy reading for years. Maybe it will become a family tradition at your house too!
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Summary: A Childhood Treasure finally Found!
Review: As many of the other reviewers, I loved this story as a child. I am one of 8 children, though, and as our childhood books were being given to us as adults, the only copy we owned went to one of my older sisters who originally owned it. For years the rest of us have been searching in vain to find copies for ourselves, and I was tickled pink today to discover that it has been re-printed! It is a classic tale of the spirit of Christmas that will forever be my favorite Christmas story. I have already emailed my siblings to let them know the good news, and I intend to get copies for my nieces and nephews this year! You'll be making a great choice if you select this book!
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Summary: A Christmas Tradition
Review: Each year when my family is able to be together, we curl up around the christmas tree and read Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree. It has become a family tradition and one that I cherish, even as an adult. We were so concerned about this book going out of publication and to know that it is being sold again is wonderful - If you are looking for a story you all can share, year after year, this is the one! It has seen us through over thirty years and is still going strong!
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Summary: A Christmas Tradition
Review: Each year when my family is able to be together, we curl up around the christmas tree and read Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree. It has become a family tradition and one that I cherish, even as an adult. We were so concerned about this book going out of publication and to know that it is being sold again is wonderful - If you are looking for a story you all can share, year after year, this is the one! It has seen us through over thirty years and is still going strong!
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Summary: Delightful story
Review: How happy Mr. Willowby is to have his Christmas tree deliverd, but alas, he finds it is too tall. Trimming the top creates another tree for someone and so this continues. A chain of events....many are made happy by the too tall tree as it is trimmed and trimmed. It is a delightful story to read aloud to young and old. It belongs in everyone's collection of Christmas storybooks. This was recommended to me by a dear friend several years ago. Thank you Kathie.
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Summary: My favorite children's book of all time.
Review: I am 29 years old and have never forgotten the story of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree. I cherished the book as a child and have a special place in my heart for it still today. This book is enjoyable to read any time of year not only at Christmas. I enjoy giving hardcover versions of my favorite childhood stories as treasured gifts. This book deserves more than 5 stars. I do not wish to give a summary of this story, but encourage you to please read and ENJOY!!!
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Summary: What a Wonderful Book
Review: I just received this book, I had never heard of it and one day I was cruising amazon like I do just about everyday and I came across this book. Based upon the reviews I decided to order it and see for myself. It's a wonderful story, I love how that one Christmas tree wound up being a part of so many peoples and animals christmas. It starts off with Mr Willowby having his Christmas tree delivered and the tree is too tall for the room .So the butler cuts off the top and gives it to the upstairs maid for her to use as her Christmas tree, the tree is too tall for her also , so she cuts off the top and the gardener takes it home to be his tree ,and so on and so on it goes until the very last little tip winds up in a mouses house. It is a very nice enjoyable story for both children and adults, nicely illustrated ,and it just makes you feel good. One of the nicest Christmas stories I have read in a long time.
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Summary: A classic that simply must be in your collection!
Review: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree is one of those books that simply must be in your home collection -- borrowing it from the library just isn't good enough. The book tells a cute story that starts with rich old Mr. Willowby having his huge Christmas tree delivered to his house only to find that it's a bit too tall. The solution: chop off the top of course! The top finds a new home only there it is too tall once again so off goes more top and so on and so on. The illustrations are very well done and the words flow so well that my 5 year old can nearly recite the entire story. A great companion to 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. I've given this book as a gift several times and always found it to be a hit.
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