Christmas Farm
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Christmas Farm

Written by Mary Lyn Ray · Illustrated by Barry Root

A garden's new beginning grows into a holiday tradition.

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40 pages· 1,007 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~530L
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Bookroo's summary

Wilma's garden needs a fresh start, so she enlists her young neighbor, Parker, to help plant balsam seedlings. Together, they nurture the trees, counting each one that thrives or perishes. As the years pass, their bond deepens, and their garden transforms into a forest of Christmas trees. What challenges will they face, and how will their friendship grow with each passing season? Discover a heartwarming tale of intergenerational friendship and the magic of nature in this cozy holiday story.

From the publisher

“This lovely tale celebrates intergenerational friendship and determination, growth and nature, and the joy of the holiday season.” –School Library Journal When Wilma decides her garden needs a new beginning, she gathers string, scissors, shovels, sixty-two dozen balsam seedlings, and Parker, her five-year-old neighbor. Year after year, Wilma and Parker nurture their trees, keeping careful count of how many they plant, how many perish, and how many grow to become fine, full Christmas trees. A cozy, holiday read-aloud and a lyrical way to usher in the month of December.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,007
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122940
Publication
Published
October 8, 2013
First published
October 1, 2008
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544105096

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