The Great Tree
Susanna Tamaro
A Christmas fable about a majestic pine tree saved by a squirrel.
The big tree is not just any tree—it is the king of the forest. For 300 years, lovers have rested in its shade, and animals have made their homes in its branches. It hardly deserves to be cut down for a Christmas tree. Waking up in St. Peter’s Square in Rome to find your home decorated with bows and lights is no small shock for an average squirrel—the tree must be saved! With the help of city pigeons, he appeals to those in charge—a Pope, a Rabbi, and the Dalai Lama—urging them to intervene with a miracle. This witty and joyful ode to nature celebrates the fight to protect what matters most.
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Germany (Bertelsmann)
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Turkey (Aylak Adam Yayinlari)
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