{"product_id":"the-christmas-tree-paperback","title":"The Christmas Tree - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulie Salamon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJill Weber\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe classic \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On his annual search for Rockefeller Center's next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named \"Tree.\" Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony's appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree's existence, Sister Anthony realizes it's time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulie Salamon is an award-winning author and journalist. She has been a reporter and film critic for the\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and her work has appeared in the\u003ci\u003e New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Vanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. Her books include \u003ci\u003eWendy and the Lost Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, a biography of playwright Wendy Wasserstein; \u003ci\u003eThe Devil's Candy\u003c\/i\u003e, a behind-the-scenes account of the 1980s box-office flop \u003ci\u003eBonfire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e; and, with illustrator Jill Weber, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as two middle-grade novels, \u003ci\u003eMutt's Promise \u003c\/i\u003ean\u003ci\u003ed Cat in the City. \u003c\/i\u003eSalamon is also chair of the Bowery Residents' Committee, a community organization that provides support for individuals who are homeless and struggling with addiction or mental illness in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jill Weber is an artist, illustrator, and freelance designer. She has collaborated with author Julie Salamon on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and the middle-grade novels \u003ci\u003eCat in the City\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMutt's Promise\u003c\/i\u003e. Her other illustrated books include \u003ci\u003eChristmas Tree Farm \u003c\/i\u003eby Ann Purmell, a Junior Library Guild Selection and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Christmas pick; \u003ci\u003eHigher: A Rosh Hashanah Story \u003c\/i\u003eby Eric A. Kimmel, winner of an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award; and \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Hanukkah \u003c\/i\u003eby David A. Adler, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eholiday pick.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701511262271,"sku":"9781504036580","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/27c31bc3a5503f3f84853af38c013edc.webp?v=1765020923","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-christmas-tree-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}