{"product_id":"the-little-christmas-tree-hardcover-1","title":"The Little Christmas Tree - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Meyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilippe Goossens\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eMarshall Yarbrough\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's the size of one's heart that matters most in this heartfelt Christmas story for young readers!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlex the Christmas tree is teased because he is the smallest fir tree in the tree nursery. He can't hold as many ornaments, he can't stand as tall . . . Alex isn't sure any animal family will want him as their Christmas tree. When the families come to choose their fir tree, Alex isn't noticed at first. But then Selma, the smallest rabbit of all, discovers him. The rabbit family takes Alex home, and they all celebrate and sing together-even Alex, the littlest Christmas tree with the biggest holiday spirit! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Swiss best-selling author Thomas Meyer tells the story with humor and a big dose of Christmas spirit. Philippe Goossen's pictures create a warm mood, and his characters win hearts-big and small.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Meyer was born in Zürich, Switzerland. After studying law for three semesters, he became a copywriter. Since 2007 he has made his living as a writer. In 2012 his highly regarded debut novel appeared. A film adaptation under the title \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 2018. \u003ci\u003eThe Little Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is his second children's book. Thomas Meyer lives in Zürich. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhilippe Goossens was born in Brussels, Belgium, where he still lives today. Since completing his studies at the Institut Saint-Luc, Goossens has worked as a freelance illustrator, and for some time now has focused on books for children and young adults. At NorthSouth he is known above all as the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eOwl Howl\u003c\/i\u003e books. The story of the howling owl chick is a NorthSouth classic. About his creative work he says, \"When the crayon sets off on its great journey across the paper, the table vanishes, the walls disappear, and unexpected notes come in.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarshall Yarbrough is a writer, translator, and musician. He has translated works by Ulla Lenze, Norman Ohler, and Wolf Wondratschek, among other authors. He lives in New York City.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758516175136,"sku":"9780735845411","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c91ea13aef0429d5201b34c906dfb13d_ff9c8efb-97c3-4885-95f8-40f13ce46d54.webp?v=1780128482","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-little-christmas-tree-hardcover-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}