A Christmas Tree in the White House
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Book Overview
A ardent conservationist, President Theodore Roosevelt wouldn't allow a Christmas tree in the White House because he felt that it was wrong to cut down a healthy pine tree. When he finds that his sons have sneaked a small tree into their bedroom, he sends them to see the Chief Forester, who explains how cutting down some small trees allows larger ones to grow. Full-color illustrations.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:080506768X
ISBN13:9780805067682
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 9.9" x 8.0"
Age Range:3 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Christmas Tree In The White House Review On Squidoo
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love this Childrens Book and wrote a Review of it on Squidoo at [...] where I interviewed the author and read a portion of the book on video. It is a Keepsake Book to pass down from one generation to the next.
Accessible Story Weaving Christmas and History
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an interesting Christmas book for young children. The story is played against the backdrop of the Roosevelt White House (Teddy's), and an apparently true story involving the conservationist president's decision not to allow a cut tree into the White House because he want's to be a good example for Americans.Of course TR's notoriously rebellious brood tries to outfox their dad by secretly procuring a pine tree and stashing it away, decorated, in a bedroom closet. When discovered, TR marches the boys down to speak with Gifford Pinchot, his head of the US Forestry service. Pinchot says that sometimes cutting small trees can actually be beneficial to forests as it gives room for other trees to thrive and grow.With that OK, the live tree (although a small one in keeping with the chief of forestry's direction) is again welcome into the White House and is part of a festive christmas celebration.This story interests my children. Besides the Christmas hook, it involes the president and the White House, concepts they are familiar with. It also teaches a conservation lesson. Good book for the 4-7 set.
Good job of "personalizing" a White House Christmas
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book was excellent for 4-8 year olds to personalize Christmas at their house and at the first family's house. It also introduced a real life president and how carrying out his duties affected his home life. My son saw this as his first 'history lesson' of sorts. As an extra bonus it just so happens that one of President Roosevelt's sons was named Quentin. My son will remember this fact because that's his name and my husband, his dad's name happens to be Theodore!
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