Download or read book Bruce the Spruce A New York City Fairytale about the True Meaning of Christmas Trees written by A. a. Cristi and published by Mascot Books/Amplify. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce the Spruce has Christmas all wrong. Thanks to his fancy decorations and adoring admirers, this artificial spruce tree doesn't just wear a star at Christmas, he is the star. But when his longtime family gets a new tree, Bruce is sent on a whirlwind adventure through New York City. From a party in Brooklyn, to a run-in with rats, to a high-speed garbage truck ride down 5th Avenue, Bruce the Spruce takes an unforgettable holiday journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas trees.

Download or read book Bruce the Spruce written by Fred Loar and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce the Spruce is a story about the plight of a Christmas tree. As a seedling, Bruce has a fear of one day being cut down as he saw happening to other trees. With the aid of a bird, Bruce was able to fly to a remote mountainside where he would be safe from loggers. Being surrounded by scrubby pines, Bruce soon became lonely without the company of other spruce trees. Years later, the bird returned and shared with Bruce the story of Christmas and the role that spruce trees play as they get beautifully decorated for the season. Bruce then realizes that he could not be a part of this tradition being located on a remote mountain side. The story goes on to have a joyous ending as a logging road is built on the mountainside. This allows a family to find Bruce on the side of the mountain. They take Bruce home, and Bruce gets to realize the dream that all Christmas trees have as he gets beautifully decorated and shares the joy of the Christmas season with the family that saved him from his lonely plight on the remote side of a mountaintop.

Download or read book Little Bruce the Spruce Tree written by Cherie Smith and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story is about a family at Christmas time who traveled to a live tree farm to pick out their special tree. When they arrived, they did not expect to see all the wonderful things they could do there. They were thrilled to explore the farm, but the children were excited to spend a little time with Santa, Mrs. Claus and playing with their reindeer. Eventually, mom called for the children so they could pick out their tree. Mom and Dad wanted a nice big full tree, but the youngest son had other ideas. Come along and see what happens next.

Download or read book Saving the Spruce written by R. Kent Bays and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neither a small town nor a large city, Pencilville is the home of the Pencil Company which makes fine pencils. Every Christmas, the residents of Pencilville look forward to having a tree brought in from the countryside to sit prominently in the town square. But the workers run into some problems with the tree supply. They are forced to drive around town to look for a treeany treethat would be appropriate for the upcoming tree lighting festival. They find a 50-foot Norwegian Spruce. Its branches are a bit spindly and droopy and sparse. Its a puny pine. Many Pencilville residents are upset and call for the removal of this ugly Christmas tree. The mayor finally makes a decision about the tree and the lighting ceremony. In the end, the ugly Christmas tree helps an entire town to re-examine the real reason for the season.

Download or read book The Last Christmas Tree written by Richard Truman and published by . This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE LAST CHRISTMAS TREE, a children''s Christmas book, is the story of a young Blue Spruce tree that was born in the Great Forest in the mountains near the shores of the Great Lake. Sprucey had many friends in the Great Forest who taught him many things about the outside world. One day Sprucey was told the story of the Christmas Tree, and how it is used to celebrate the birth of the Son of the Creator of All Living Things. From that day forward Sprucey decided that, when he grew up, he wanted to be a Christmas Tree. One day in early December, Sprucey and his Mother are loaded on a truck to begin their journey to The Great City. There they are put on display in a city lot to be sold as Christmas trees. On Christmas Eve all the trees have been sold except Sprucey who is too small to be chosen. Fortunately, Sprucey gets his opportunity to become a Christmas tree when a small boy and his mother visit the lot at the close of the day. This book is filled with colorful illustrations reflecting life in the forest, the animals that make the forest their home, city street views, and many others that will interest your child. Like the Christmas classic, THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, this story will touch the heart of the reader. The kindness and compassion of the owner of the Christmas tree lot and the joy that Sprucey feels for the happiness that he brings to a small boy and his mother on Christmas Eve, provides an insight into the true meaning of Christmas and the Christmas Spirit.

Download or read book The Lonely Christmas Tree written by Kristen Hotaling and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lonely Christmas Tree is a story about Bruce, a lonely (Spruce) Tree left in the Hotaling's Christmas tree lot on Christmas Eve. Bruce became the saddest Christmas tree around and thought that he would have to spend Christmas alone. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed some movement, maybe one last family shopping for a tree, but no it was just some woodland animals roaming about the Christmas tree lot. Bruce did not think anything of the animals until one of the animals; Hammy the chipmunk, came up to Bruce and asked what was wrong. Bruce told him that he was all alone for Christmas. Hammy then ran off, gathered the rest of his friends, and came back to let Bruce know that he would not be left alone on Christmas. This is when all the animals went on a scavenger hunt to find all the items they could to help decorate Bruce. All returned with great ideas to decorate Bruce; strings of popcorn, cookie ornaments, and left over Christmas lights and even a star. By the time they are finished decorating Bruce, he was the best-looking Christmas Trees in the entire town. Bruce was the happiest tree around and was spending it with some great friends on Christmas.

Download or read book Bruce Sprucetree written by Rachael Lavezzo-Snedecor and published by WingSpan Press. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years, Livermore has enjoyed the tradition of having a community Christmas Tree located on First Street. Each year at the end of the parade, the traditional tree lighting would take place, launching another Holiday Season in the Valley. During the big wind storm of 2003, our beloved tree blew over. Our children and families were very concerned that their holiday tradition would be lost. The Mayor of Livermore and City officials got the word out that they would have a new tree by the following Holiday Season. Now in its second printing, Bruce Sprucetree - Home for the Holidays is the story of Bruce's journey to his new home and new family, Livermore.

Download or read book Rocky the Rockefeller Christmas Tree written by Jennie E Nicassio and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unlikely Christmas tree dreams of becoming the famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City. Come along with Rocky, Mary Louise, AJ, Mrs. Pickles and Bruce Spruce to New York City!

Download or read book B Is for Bilingual written by Leila Diaz and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lucy Clark written by Ashley Iaconetti and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clark is Tanner's happy-go-lucky pup who loves a good belly scratch, but doesn't like going to the dog park. There are too many dogs, too much commotion, and Clark is scared to make new friends. But when a beautiful dog surprises Clark at the water bowl, he'll have to learn to face his fears if he wants to play fetch. Can Tanner help Clark find the superhero within? In Lucy & Clark: A Story of Puppy Love, The Bachelor franchise's Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon draw from their real-life pooches and their larger-than-life love story to show what can happen when you believe in yourself.

Download or read book My ntonia written by Willa Cather and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 19th century, orphaned Jim Burden is sent to the wilderness in Nebraska to live with his grandparents. He arrives at the same time as the Shimerda family, including the eldest daughter Ántonia, who becomes his closest neighbors. Life in the American West is tough, especially for the impoverished Shimerda family, and pioneers must struggle for survival. A friendship blossoms between Jim and Ántonia as they explore nature and have adventures together, a friendship that will last a lifetime. My Ántonia became an immediate success when first published and is today considered Willa Cather's first masterpiece. It is praised for its depiction of the American West and its ability to highlight the aspirations of ordinary, poor people in a time when it was customary to write about the elite. WILLA CATHER [1873-1947] was an American author. After studying at the University of Nebraska, she worked as a teacher and journalist. Cather's novels often focus on settlers in the USA with a particular emphasis on female pioneers. In 1923, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the novel One of Ours, and in 1943, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Download or read book The Long Long Life of Trees written by Fiona J. Stafford and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiona Stafford offers intimate, detailed explorations of seventeen common trees, from ash and apple to pine, oak, cypress, and willow. Stafford discusses practical uses of wood past and present, tree diseases and environmental threats, and trees' potential contributions toward slowing global climate change

Download or read book Corcoran Gallery of Art written by Corcoran Gallery of Art and published by Lucia Marquand. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.

Download or read book The Art of Racing in the Rain written by Garth Stein and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER MEET THE DOG WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE HUMAN The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it. “Splendid.” —People “The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then I’m lucky enough to read a novel I can’t stop thinking about: this is one of them.” —Jodi Picoult “It’s impossible not to love Enzo.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.” —Sara Gruen

Download or read book The Blue Castle written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Blue Castle" tells the story of a young woman named Valancy Stirling, who lives a dull and uneventful life in the restrictive and judgmental society of the early 20th century. She is unmarried and lives with her overbearing mother and cousin, and has resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood and conformity. However, everything changes when Valancy receives a devastating medical diagnosis that gives her only a year to live. This news acts as a catalyst, prompting Valancy to break free from the constraints placed upon her and start living life on her own terms. She decides to leave her oppressive family environment and embrace her dreams and desires. Valancy's journey takes her to the fictional Blue Castle, a place of love and freedom that exists only in her imagination. In this imagined space, she meets a mysterious man named Barney Snaith, who becomes a symbol of hope and adventure in her life. Through "The Blue Castle," Montgomery explores themes such as self-discovery, the power of imagination, and the importance of living authentically. The novel challenges societal norms and expectations, highlighting the barriers placed on women during the early 20th century. Valancy's transformation from a meek and submissive woman to a vibrant and independent individual is both inspiring and empowering. Montgomery's writing is vivid and evocative, immersing readers in the beauty of the Canadian landscape and the emotions of the characters. Her descriptions of nature and the Blue Castle itself transport readers to a place of enchantment and possibility. The author's knack for creating memorable characters shines through in Valancy's journey, as well as in the supporting cast that includes eccentric family members and quirky townspeople. "The Blue Castle" stands apart from Montgomery's more famous works due to its departure from the author's usual setting of Prince Edward Island. The novel is set in the fictional Muskoka region of Ontario, providing a fresh and captivating backdrop. This change of scenery adds another layer of charm and uniqueness to the story. Overall, "The Blue Castle" is a delightful and heartwarming tale of self-discovery, courage, and love. It portrays the transformative power of embracing one's true desires and finding joy in unexpected places. Montgomery's masterful storytelling and the endearing characters make this a book you won't want to put down.

Download or read book My Father Marconi written by Degna Marconi and published by Guernica Editions. This book was released on 2001 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daughter of Guglielmo Marconi draws upon her father's personal journals and letters as well as from scientific and historical records to chronicle the life and profession of the internationally known inventor.

Download or read book One for the Road written by Bjørn Christian Tørrissen and published by One for the Road. This book was released on 2008-01-07 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on experience from 60 countries worth of independent travel, the author takes you on three journeys to places you may never have considered visiting, although you probably should and you definitely could. Learn about a low-budget cruise to Antarctica, understand what the Trans-Siberian Railway really is like, enjoy the natural wonders of Southern Africa. The book is a fun read, but you will also learn about far-away destinations and about how to travel independently anywhere. It's not a travel guide or a travel journal, it's both!More details, including free downloads, available from http://bjornfree.com/