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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Christmas Farm
By Mary Lyn Ray, Barry Root (Illustrator)
A garden's new beginning grows into a holiday tradition.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 657 ratings
40 pages· 1,007 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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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The fine print
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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