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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Lift your spirits with Pina Bird's charming Christmas tale, A Palm Tree's Christmas Wish. Located in a small New England town is Graham's Nursery, where the annual delivery of Christmas trees from the Vermont Tree Farm springs a surprise this year. A palm tree named Phoenix is among the Christmas trees in the delivery truck. All Phoenix ever wanted was to be a Christmas tree. Not worrying too much about the mix-up, Mr. Graham puts Phoenix alongside the other Christmas trees on show for the villagers. However, Aspen, the Colorado blue spruce, continues to badger Phoenix about her appearance. Despite Aspen's behavior, Phoenix saves her from being used as firewood. After every Christmas tree finds a home, Phoenix has an unexpected visit from Santa, who finally fulfills her lifelong wish.
A Palm Tree's Christmas Wish is just the type of book you need to brighten your day. Pina Bird tells a wholesome Christmas story through this children's picture book that makes you smile while teaching a valuable lesson in kindness and acceptance. I loved how all the Christmas trees have distinct personalities and traits, and they make an impression on the reader in very different ways. There is a schoolyard dynamic between the group of Christmas trees and Phoenix, the palm tree, that feels very relatable. As a reader, you can't help but root for Phoenix to make friends with the other Christmas trees and fulfill her wish. Young readers will find a lot to love about this book -- from the lively characters to the colorful illustrations by Jennifer Kirkham. So grab a copy and embrace and enjoy the spirit of Christmas!
