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Farmer, Jacqueline

O Christmas Tree: Its History and Holiday Traditions

32 pp. | Charlesbridge | July, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58089-238-4 $16.95 | Paper ISBN 978-1-58089-239-1 $7.95
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Joanne Friar. From the evergreen boughs used by ancient Egyptians to celebrate the winter solstice to modern LED lights and pink aluminum trees, Farmer provides a wealth of information about the social history of the Christmas tree. She also traces its development both as plant and as cash crop. Illustrated with warm, cheerful gouache pictures, the book is accessible and well organized.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2010

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