A Christmas Tree in the White House

By: Gary Hines

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Synopsis: When President Theodore Roosevelt announces that there will be no White House Christmas tree because cutting down trees is against his conservation efforts, his youngest sons, Quentin and Archie, are deeply disappointed. They can't imagine Christmas without a tree. The two determined boys enlist the help of their aunt and sneak a small tree into their bedroom. When the president finds out, he takes the boys to see the chief forester in hopes of teaching them a lesson. But the chief forester surprises them all with his answer. "Isn't that bully!" says the president, and the boys shout, "Hooray for the tree!" Gary Hines and Alexandra Wallner bring this story, based on actual events, to life in a light-hearted text matched with bright, cheerful art. Young readers will enjoy this humorous episode in history and relish the children's "victory" over their father. At the end of the book, there is a photograph of the Roosevelt family and an author's note on Roosevelt, his children, and the real Christmas tree.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 32 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780805050769
Publisher:: Henry Holt & Company
Date of Addition:: 06/22/17
Copyrighted By:: Gary Hines
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Outdoors and Nature
Grade Levels:: Second grade
Submitted By:: BookMouse
Proofread By:: BookMouse
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.