![]() ![]() Soft-lined illustrations in a muted palette portray a humble and relatable queen who is happiest amidst children or in her gardens. “Based on the real-life events that brought the Christmas tree to Britain, the approachable text emphasizes Charlotte’s generosity, concern for children’s welfare, and lifelong love of nature. VERDICT This additional purchase can teach young students about the origin of the Christmas tree as well as biographical information about this nature-loving monarch.” - School Library Journal A brief biography of Queen Charlotte is included as well as a list of further reading on the topic. Delicate full-bleed illustrations done in a muted palette give the story an old-fashioned feel. “Charlotte’s enduring legacy spread from England to the United States and continues today. There are many holiday picture books, but few are nonfiction, making this a worthy addition to Christmas shelves.” - Booklist But, as the author's note reveals, this is history-a little-known piece of it. “This piece of history reads like a story, and the charming pictures add to the fairy-tale feel. “This lighthearted narrative is paired with textured, colorful, and palette-perfect drawings to tell of a generous queen and the beginning of one of the most cherished Christmas traditions.” - Foreword Review “Simple prose and light watercolors keep this retelling of historical events within the understanding of children who like a good princess story.”-Kirkus Reviews Buy The Queen and the First Christmas Tree: Queen Charlotte's Gift to England by Nancy Churnin, Luisa Uribe (ISBN: 9780807566367) from Amazon's Book Store. ![]()
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