A gorgeous Christmas picture book that's destined to become a festive classic. A little fir tree is too small and too imperfect to be chosen at Christmas time. But being left alone in the forest brings more rewards than the tree could ever have hoped for . . .

This is a charming and classic-feeling Christmas picture book with a heartfelt message about love and embracing what makes us different. Families will love sharing the story and talking about kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Award-winning author of books such as The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, Yuval Zommer puts the living world at the heart of his powerful storytelling.

Illustrator and Author Yuval Zommer

Yuval Zommer graduated from London's Royal College of Art with an MA in Illustration. He has worked as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies. His passion for picture books has now won, and he is the author/illustrator of highly acclaimed children's books. Yuval lives and works in an old house in Notting Hill where he overlooks a small garden which is visited by urban foxes, squirrels, birds and many insects, some of which later find their way into his stories. His other favourite places are The Natural History Museum and the Zoo.

`"Written from the point of view of a wonky Christmas tree, this is a story about growing up and cherishing your uniqueness. Kids will be racing into the garden to find a sapling to hug."' iNews

`"This is a hope-filled book with the natural world at its heart, cutting through the commercialism of the festive season to offer a gentle and encouraging message about celebrating difference and finding one's place in the world."' Books for Topics

`"This beautiful picture book carries a powerful message of embracing one's uniqueness and resonates with themes of kindness, generosity, and the true essence of Christmas. Yuval Zommer, known for his award-winning informative gift books for children, delivers a touching narrative perfect for families to share during the festive season."' Preneur World