<b><b>Fun facts and holiday cheer from the creator of </b><b><i>Strega Nona</i></b><b> and </b><b><i>Quiet.</i></b></b> <p/>While picking out their Christmas tree, a couple of curious kids start to wonder where Christmas trees came from. Who invented the first one? How did they become so popular? And how have they changed over the years? <p/>Celebrated children's author Tomie dePaola is here to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Christmas trees--and everything you never even thought to wonder about. With bright illustrations and kid-friendly text, <i>Tomie dePaola's Christmas Tree Book</i> is full of facts, history, and legends. <p/>Instructions on making your own Christmas tree ornament are included!<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tomie dePaola<br><b>Publisher:</b> Holiday House<br><b>Published:</b> 10/05/2021<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.30lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.30h x 7.70w x 0.20d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780823449927<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>508693 / Tomie Depaola's Christmas Tree Book<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Tomie dePaola is the beloved Caldecott Honor-and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of close to 250 books, including <i>Strega Nona</i> and <i>Quiet</i>. Tomie was born in Connecticut and grew up there with his parents, brother, and two sisters. H