Piney the Lonesome Pine

By Jane West Bakerink

A sapling's quest to become a Christmas tree leads to unexpected discoveries.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Piney, a hopeful sapling, dreams of becoming a Christmas tree for Georgie, the girl who planted him. But when he's mistakenly taken from the farm, Piney embarks on a whimsical journey with Georgie's dog, Jackster. From trucks to forests, Piney faces challenges and surprises, questioning if his true purpose lies beyond his dream. Will Piney find his way to Georgie, or discover something even more meaningful? This heartwarming tale of adventure and self-discovery is destined to become a cherished holiday tradition.

From the publisher

Holiday traditions come in all shapes and sizes in this fun adventure following a little sapling on a journey to become an amazing Christmas tree. Piney the Pine Tree has only ever wanted to be one thing: a special Christmas tree for a little girl named Georgie who planted him as a seed on her Grandpa Sid’s Christmas tree farm. Finally, the winter arrives when Piney is ready to make his dream come true, but he is accidentally loaded onto a truck and whisked away from the tree farm! Thus begins Piney’s adventure to find Georgie’s house and to become her Christmas tree. Along with Georgie’s dog, Jackster, Piney travels from a recycling truck to a bus to a pine forest to a small village. In the end, Piney realizes that although he longed to be a Christmas tree, there may be something even better for him. Piney’s unexpected journey is filled with love, hope, and inspiration. Based on the Emmy(R) nominated special Piney: The Lonesome Pine, this book is sure to become your family’s new holiday tradition to read each year.

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