The Little Fir Tree

The Little Fir Tree is a children’s story with a very important message. Don’t wish away your life. Simple as that. For a children’s book this made me very sad. Maybe because I’m 33 and a mom, lol.

This book was vividly illustrated in a whimsical fashion. The story has a happy ending and it really drives the whole messGe home.

The Little Fir Tree is a lovely book based on the Hans Christian Anderson story, I had not read this before so it was new for all of us and I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. It is the story of a little fir tree who is excited to see the world but is disappointed when nobody seems to want him and he stays left in the forest until one day everything changes.

I think the message in the story of being grateful and appreciative for what you have is fantastic for the children to learn and not something I have seen or was expecting in a picture book as it's quite a deep and meaningful topic for a young age but it is done beautifully and in a way the children could understand.

With the tree being the main character it was a unique perspective on the story but it worked really well with how we got to understand how the tree was feeling and what he saw the world as, it made them sad to see the fir tree sad but it's great for it to be that way as it shows how you are able to empathise with the tree despite it not being a person. We loved the ending and it really turned the story around in a way we weren't expecting.

The illustrations in the book are beautiful and really keep the children's attention with all the bright and colourful images and fun cartoon like images showing nature through the seasons and the life the little fir tree ended up living (this was their favourite but to see but I won't spoil what it was!)

We have really enjoyed reading The Little Fir Tree, such a fantastic version of the story with fantastic illustrations and a great message within!

The moral of not wishing your life away, and the cyclical side of nature, are both well conveyed in this brightly colourful picture book. Just a short paragraph or three per page get the story across, but look for the necessary detail in the dynamic artwork too – the beat where new growth is given the chance is only in the background. It might be a book that introduces the idea of forestry and wildlife husbandry to the very young, too. A success.

The Little Fir Tree is a beautifully told and illustrated fairy tale that children may enjoy on a literal level. For the adult reading this tale, there is much metaphor and much to think about. Some of the things that came to me included why do we want to grow up so quickly? how will we later look back on this rush? what happens when we go from one place to another? how fleeting is joy? can we cycle back to it? what is it like to make room for the next generation? That is quite a lot for a short fairy tale. This is a book to buy for a child you know, both to read now and to save for later. It will remind you to be aware and appreciative of life in the current moment.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.

The illustrations in this book remind me of the Christmas storybooks I read as a child. I loved them! Unfortunately, trying to brighten up a Hans Christian Anderson tale failed here. How could a tree that was cut down survive for months? I have a feeling many children are going to be asking that question.

An absolutely BEAUTIFUL and poignant tale that never gets old! I really enjoyed this re-telling of a classic favorite. This particular version of "The Little Fir Tree" would be an excellent gift. I would consider it to be a definite "must-have" for any home or library collection. The artwork is spectacular and unique. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this stunning book in exchange for an honest review.

The Little Fir Tree is a nice colorful book intended for children. I requested this book because the cover is so beautiful. The exceprt said this was originally Hans Christian Andersen's story. I had not read this story before, let alone hear about it, so it's exciting for me.

The main character is a fir tree that lives in the woods. We begin when the tree is young and envying other tall trees that being cut away by people and being brought with them to see "another world". Well, isn't that what we all felt when we were a little? We envying the grown up and didn't realize that our childhood is awesome.

The morale of the story is great for kids and for adults too. I personally like the brightful color, it's so refreshing to see.

Thank you Netgalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for granting my wish.

This is a delightful book, full of hope and wonder.

I was immediately captivated by the illustrations and the hope of the little fir tree wanting to grow up and grow into what he sees happening to the bigger trees around him. Sadly, though, he is missing the beauty of the world around him; the butterflies, the forest friends and the feel of the sunlight of his branches.

When he gets taken into a home, decorated and celebrated, he feels as though this is what he had been waiting for. He wishes he could share it with his forest friends.

Once the celebrations are over, life changes and darkness takes over. Hope is fading for the little tree, until something wonderful happens.

A beautiful story and one that I will enjoy sharing with children in assemblies.

'The Little Fir Tree' offers a clean, clear message of 'live in the moment' to young children, and is aptly and sweetly told, with a powerful and unsentimental drive to it. Eminently suitable for ages 2+, I believe it would work all the way to 8 years old due to the layers within it and the questions it generates.

This is a charming reworking and adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen classic Christmas tale that has the message be careful for what you wish for and be appreciative for what you have for it may be infinitely better than the alternatives. With wonderful illustrations that are evocative of a folksy Scandinavian setting we learn how the little fir tree was consumed by a desire to escape their present woodland setting into a world that is imagined to be full of adventure and excitement.

However the world outside may be far different to what the little fir tree imagines and perhaps it could be better off staying in the woodland surrounded by its animal friends. This is a most delightful story that I remember from childhood but the ending here is far different from the original which is darker, sadder and quite haunting. I do not know why it has been changed but assume it is to do with not upsetting children's sensibilities. Nevertheless the essence of the story is the same and makes for excellent story telling at Christmas and who knows it may inspire the more inquisitive to seek out the original.

This gorgeous story is based on the original tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The vibrant palette and richness of the illustrations are stunning, and evocative of a simple appreciation and celebration of the wonder and beauty of the natural environment as they immerse the reader in images of forest and woodland creatures.
The story is told from the viewpoint of a little fir tree who is unhappy with his life deep in the forest. He sees older, bigger trees being cut down and taken away, and longs to find his place in the world, to have a sense of purpose …
Don’t wish your life away, little tree.
Eventually, the little fir tree gets what he has spent his life wishing for as he becomes part of a family’s festive celebrations. However, his new-found purpose may not be all that he had expected …
This story conveys an important message: to appreciate the beauty in the natural world around us, and to cherish what we have rather than wishing our lives away with things that may not fulfil us as much as we thought they would.
I love how children’s stories, no matter how seemingly simple, convey important wisdoms, and this story does just that.

The Little Fir Tree comes from the original story by Hans Christian Anderson and is retold by Christopher Corr. The thing that initially drew me to read this book was the cover. The brightly colored, whimsical illustrations continue throughout the book. The colors used effectively portray the seasons as they pass even though the setting for most of the story is an evergreen forest.

The little fir tree is the smallest tree in the forest and cannot wait to grow up. The little tree watches as the forest changes around it and is constantly unhappy. Other trees are cut down to make cabins and ships, but the little fir tree remains. Finally, the little fir tree is selected to be a Christmas tree and is cut down and taken to a house in the city. The tree enjoys the holiday with the family that lives in the house, but once the holiday is over the tree is shut in a dark shed. The tree longs for the times it had taken for granted in the forest. Finally, in the spring the children find the tree, take it outside, and begin playing with it. The tree knows true happiness for the first time.

There are several lessons to be taught from this story, such as "don't rush to grow up" and "take the time to appreciate the small things". This is a book that I would consider adding to my school library and one that I will definitely be sharing with my own children.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved the folk ark drawings within this book and so did my little one.

The message given throughout the book is clear and meaningful and heartfelt - be happy with what you have and cherish every moment - don't wish your life away.

This book is based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen.

"Deep in the forest, there lived a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world."

This is the story of the little fir tree who can't wait to grow up and see the world. Season after season, he watches wistfully as older trees leave the forest after being cut down, and imagines the adventures that must await them.

When it's finally the little tree's turn to leave the forest, he discovers life is not quite what he had envisioned for himself! Fortunately, this is not a morose tale, but has the lesson that we should be grateful for the life we have been given.

Beautiful, vivid artwork. The story is so perfect for Christmas time. Appreciate what you have, be grateul. I hadn't read this Hans Christian Anderson, thank you for this beautiful retelling.

*received this from netgalley for honest review* I really loved the art in this book and really liked the story. cite Christmas (or even spring time lol) book!

The Little Fir Tree is a cute and charming picture book with the important message of "be happy with what you've got". It also has some really beautiful illustrations.

I read this tale adapted from a Hans Christian Andersen story to my 6-year-old and 8-year-old. We've read quite a few of his stories, but we weren't familiar with this one, so I was ready to dig in knowing that it would probably be an emotional roller coaster.

The story focuses on a little fir tree who at first isn't appreciating his circumstances and wanted more out of life. Seasons progress, plot progresses, and the (spoiler: eventually dead) tree has a change of heart.

My kids enjoyed it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free digital review copy.

There was a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world and when he is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true.

Having loved all the Hans Christian Anderson's stories. I was thrilled but apprehensive going into this book but I didn't need to be as this was a wonderful retelling which was simply brilliant.

It contains a powerful message that we should be happy with what we have and cherish every moment - don't wish our life away.

What will happen after Christmas? I urge you to find out in this beautifully illustrated modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s festive tale.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.


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A story of a little fir tree that wanted to see the world. He was so excited to see the world that he didn't realize how beautiful and perfect his place in the forest was. This tale shows us what happens when he realizes he had a perfect place all along. In many ways this is a sad story, the trees are cut down to make things for people. The tree in this story wants to be cut down and taken away and that to me is very sad! A tree's place is in the forest. But it has it's saving grace because at the end, a new tree has grown from a piece of the old one!!

This story is about a little fur tree that doesn't want to be little he wants to be like the big trees and become a cabin or a ship. The animals would tell him not to waste his life away, and to enjoy the things around him. A few years passed by and the loggers came back, and this time the little fur tree was chosen. He was excited about getting to see the world. He was taken to a house and decorated for Christmas. Songs were sung, stories were told, and then after the festivities, he was taken and put in the shed for the winter. He was sad and lonely and missed the forest and the animals. He realized that he had lived his best life then, but didn't know it at the time.

The story does have a happy ending, I enjoyed this story as it does come full circle and teaches the circle of life It also teaches that the grass is not always greener on the other side, and to enjoy the little things in life.

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This is a charming story of a small Christmas tree who watches all the other trees gradually being cut down and taken away to become the magical Christmas tree. He desperately want. to become one and then one day his wish is granted. But what happens after the great day ? This is a real lesson about being careful what you wish for, but the ending is full of hope and shows much about the circle of renewal that is found in nature.

This was a bit of a questionable story for a children's book and the message is, maybe with the intent to be positive, a bit off. Don't wish your life away as if will often come back to bite you. Perhaps not a bad message, but not for a kids book.

A little fir tree lives deep in the forest surrounded by extremely tall trees. Lumberjacks come one day and start cutting them down and taking them away to build cabins and ships that sail on the seas. Oh how the little tree longs to be harvested and used for some great purpose too, but alas he is always overlooked and left behind because of his size. The birds laugh and try to cheer him up. They tell him that every moment is precious and not to wish his life way.

The seasons come and go and the little tree grows bigger and bigger. He becomes more discontented and yearns to be chosen ever so badly so he can have his own exciting destiny.

The very next winter the lumberjacks arrive once again and this time the little fir tree is the first to be cut down and taken away.

"Finally, I will see the world!" he thought, his heart soaring."

He is taken to town at Christmas and decorated beautifully inside a grand house. He is complimented and adored by the children who live there. They delight in his very presence at this fun festive time of the year. The little fir tree is ecstatic! Finally he feels proud and ever so happy. But what will happen to him after Christmas is over? What will his destiny be then?

The illustrations are vibrant, colourful and folk-art style. The book's message is that we should appreciate what you already have. As the old song says... you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone... and that is exactly the life lesson that the little fir tree learned. The author deviates from the original Hans Christian Anderson's tale by adding a new twist of hope at the very end of the story. After all, most kid's love a happily-ever-after ending.

The book imparts a positive, valuable message that both kids and adults can adhere too and I highly recommend it.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I was immediately drawn to this book by its cover and was not disappointed. A cute picture book for kids with an excellent message.

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An interesting story with a good message behind and pretty illustration.

This is the story of a little fir tree who was not happy of his situation, until one day his wish was fulfilled. But his wish is not as beautiful as it looked like.