It’s a lot easier to comprehend something that catches your interest, right? Ruthie’s father, Papa, has gone off to war and they aren’t sure he’ll return in time to cut down the tree that was selected earlier in the year.Īnother reason I love this book is that there are so many great opportunities to reinforce ELA skills using this book as the mentor text! I truly believe the book will engage you students and that is so important when they’re practicing comprehension. If you haven’t read it, it’s about a young girl, Ruthie, and her mother who are determined to find a way to bring the perfect Christmas tree to the village church for the annual celebration. I love this Christmas book by Gloria Houston. The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree If you click the titles below you’ll see the YouTube version of each book incase you don’t have it handy! CHRISTMAS TREE BOOKSġ2. Here is a list of 12 of my favorite Christmas Tree Picture books-in the shape of a Christmas tree □ ! I’ve also included a few activities you can do in your classroom with them.
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