The Snow Tree

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Summary: none specific christmas fable
Review: Caroline Repchuck has written a christmas fable for all religions, races or creeds. It is simple in it's form, but abundant in it's sence of wonder. Our 2 year old daughter insists on constant rereadings of it. It has become a real family favourite, and quickly takes on the characteristics of something much older and wiser than most modern childrens books. Buy it. Yes there is a serious tone, but speaking it aloud makes one feel like a wise old inuit shaman passing pearls of infinate and ancient wizdom down to his loved ones. A classic, and beautifully illustrated too.

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Summary: Great Christmas Story
Review: I'm 11 years old and will read it to a group of 1st graders at my school. I really liked the book especially all the colors against a white background and bumpy texture of the pages. The pictures are great too. It shows how each of the animals gave gifts to make a Christmas Tree for them to share. I think the 1st graders will really like it, I did!

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Summary: New-agey book is creepy
Review: We received this book as a present and it really creeped me out. The illustrations and relief paper were overwhelmed by the vapid story. The animals attempt to be profound in an atheistic manner. The story achieves nothingness perfectly!