The Homeless Christmas Tree
- ISBN13: 9780875653846
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
‘Of what use is one ugly little tree?’ Atop a windswept hill, a crooked little tree stands alone…until one Christmas Eve, when an old woman labors up the hill with a box of ornaments, and tells the tree that he is special. He is to be the official Christmas tree for all of the homeless people in the city below!Year after year, colored balls and garland adorn the tree at Christmastime, but one year, the woman does not come. Will there be a Christmas for homeless?This story is based on actual events about a funny-looking mimosa tree that sits above a busy freeway in Fort Worth, Texas. A formerly homeless woman decorated the tree, year after year, so that the homeless would have a Christmas tree. When she died, neighbors took over the custom and now decorate it for Easter, Halloween, and other holidays as well. It can be seen on the north side of Interstate 30 near the Oakland exit.
3 Responses
So few stories of genuine Christmas spirit are actually TRUE. This is by far my favorite picture book. I can barely read it to my students each year without tearing-up.
Rating: 5 / 5
I first heard about the tree years ago and have wanted to see it. So far I haven’t made it there, but hope to some day. Great humanity story. Book in excellent condition and fast shipping.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent book….we drive by the tree often and it cheers us up to see it decorated.
I would recommend the book to anyone.
Rating: 5 / 5