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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Hardcover – Picture Book, October 17, 2000

by Robert Barry (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 3,028 ratings
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Give the gift of holiday spirit with this classic picture book that celebrates how one Christmas tree brings joy to a whole forest of critters!

Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby's tree has arrived. There's just one big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlor! He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest.

Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to all.

This heartwarming story, in print since 1963, is the perfect way to start the yuletide season, and a warm addition to any family's festive holiday traditions.

Also available: Mr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    660L
  6. Dimensions
    8.63 x 0.33 x 11.13 inches
  7. Publisher
    Doubleday Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 17, 2000
  9. ISBN-10
    9780385327213
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0385327213
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Mr. Willowby, the unwitting hero of this Christmas classic, looks quite a bit like the little mustachioed mascot from Monopoly. But as befits a Yuletide tale, this diminutive millionaire turns out to be a good bit more generous.

The Christmas tree in question shows up at Mr. Willowby's home by special order, aboard a big pink truck: "Full and fresh and glistening green--The biggest tree he had ever seen." But it's just a little too big, so he asks his butler, Baxter, to trim off the top few feet that brush up against the parlor ceiling. Baxter realizes that this snipped-off top would make a perfect little tree for "Miss Adelaide, Mr. Willowby's upstairs maid." But she, too, must clip off the top of her tree... which then ends up with Timm, the gardener. Timm's trimming goes on to Barnaby Bear, the tippy-top of Barnaby's tree ends up with Frisky Fox and family, and then Benjamin Rabbit finds the top few inches that Mrs. Fox snipped off. And so it goes, until soon the whole countryside learns that it's simply "grand to have a tree--Exactly like Mr. Willowby."

There's many a lesson to be taken from this tale, about recycling and supply-side economics just for starters. But the cheerful illustrations of Robert Barry ensure that you'll have fun just watching as the ever-tinier tree gets passed on to ever-tinier families. (Ages 5 to 8) --Paul Hughes

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Ages 3-7. First published in 1963 with ink drawings and green washes, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree now reappears in a slightly larger format with full-color washes. The ink drawings are as jaunty as ever, and even more cheerful with their brilliant tints glowing against the white pages. The unchanged, rhyming text tells the tale of a Christmas tree too tall for Mr. Willowby's parlor. The butler whomps off the top and gives it to the maid, who finds even the treetop too tall for her table. So she chops off the top of her little tree, which is retrieved by the gardener--and so on. In the end, the one tall tree has provided smaller Christmas trees for seven homes, from Mr. Willowby's mansion, where Mr. Willowby dozes contentedly in his parlor, to the cozy mouse hole behind Mr. Willowby's chair, where three little mice dance around their tiny tree. Simple, satisfying, and memorable, this old favorite's colorful reappearance gives readers yet another reason to celebrate the season. Carolyn Phelan
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0385327218
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday Books for Young Readers; 3rd Printing edition (October 17, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780385327213
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385327213
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 660L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.63 x 0.33 x 11.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 3,028 ratings

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Customers love this Christmas story for its upbeat rhythm and powerful message of sharing. The book features very sweet illustrations that look nice on Kindle Fire, and customers appreciate its full-color presentation. Moreover, they find it suitable for all ages, making it a great gift for Christmas, and one customer notes it serves as a great mentor text for cause and effect. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of reuse and recycling.

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293 customers mention "Story quality"290 positive3 negative

Customers love this Christmas story, describing it as a classic tale with a great upbeat rhythm.

"Love this story! I know it’s a children’s story but it’s fun to read! I love the fact that one tree makes so many characters happy!..." Read more

"...The illustrations are gorgeous, vocabulary is rich and the story is heartwarming." Read more

"...Each of our children and grandchildren have a copy. Beautiful story that I first read as a child. "..." Read more

"This is such a cute story! Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree is a little too tall, so he cuts off the top...." Read more

211 customers mention "Readability"211 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with many mentioning they loved it as children and continue to enjoy reading it every Christmas. One customer notes it's a must-read aloud for classrooms.

"Love this story! I know it’s a children’s story but it’s fun to read! I love the fact that one tree makes so many characters happy!..." Read more

"...The illustrations are gorgeous, vocabulary is rich and the story is heartwarming." Read more

"...Mr Willoughby's Christmas Tree" iswell written and illustrated. Great rhymes!. A must for your Christmas collection. 🎄..." Read more

"...It rhymes, so it’s fun and engaging to read. I have kids ages 2-7 and they all love it! Definitely worth adding to your collection!" Read more

106 customers mention "Illustrations"101 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in this book, describing them as very sweet and fun, with one customer noting they look nice on Kindle Fire.

"...The illustrations are gorgeous, vocabulary is rich and the story is heartwarming." Read more

"...Mr Willoughby's Christmas Tree" iswell written and illustrated. Great rhymes!. A must for your Christmas collection. 🎄..." Read more

"Such cute illustrations in this book, and a story sure to delight any child (or in my case, adult!)" Read more

"...6 Year Old: I liked the pictures. I liked reading it myself. It's funny that the mice had a cheese star, because mice love cheese...." Read more

66 customers mention "Heartwarming message"66 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartwarming message of the book, which teaches appreciation and the power of sharing, with one customer noting it serves as a great mentor text for cause and effect.

"Great, easy to read story that has a good lesson. Our family loves reading this together." Read more

"...for the majority of the book, realizing the lesson it was teaching about sharing/recycling, and the joy that one mans trash became when it became a..." Read more

"...] This Christmas book is so cute with such a sweet message...." Read more

"I loved this book in childhood because of the spirit of sharing and not just throwing away things that might be useful to others...." Read more

30 customers mention "Gift value"30 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a great gift for Christmas, describing it as a must-have holiday treasure.

"...Great rhymes!. A must for your Christmas collection. 🎄..." Read more

"...It's not about presents, or Santa or anything that some kids may not have...." Read more

"...expected with each new baby for my friends and family... it is a perfect gift ; date it and sign it ... it still sits on my now almost 20 yo daughter..." Read more

"Cute book and story. Does mention Santa but in a small way...." Read more

15 customers mention "Color"12 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the full color of the book, with one customer noting its shades of gray with little bits of green.

"...It’s now part of our regular rotation at Christmas. Pages are full of colour. Easy to follow along and fun to read! Great price!" Read more

"...I still have it. Was thrilled to see it reproduced in color! It’s the same illustrations, just in color. I was so pleased that was the ONLY change...." Read more

"...The original was two color (green and black), but I'm ok with full color." Read more

"...And now I get to share it with my girls! And the colors are beautiful! It's fun that it is their favorite Christmas book now too!" Read more

13 customers mention "Age range"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is suitable for all ages, particularly noting it is geared towards lower elementary school children, with one customer mentioning it shows different kinds of families.

"Everybody gets a piece! My grandchildren all love this book, from baby to teenager. Now it has become my favorite gift for a new baby!" Read more

"...The story itself is very cozy and it shows all different kinds of families enjoying a progressively smaller tip of one Christmas tree. A delight!" Read more

"...I was glad I was able to "give back" to this very special population of children...." Read more

"...non-religious Christmas is all about, not overwhelming, geared to the younger crowd. I turn 60 next year and still read this every year." Read more

11 customers mention "Recycling"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message about reuse and recycling, noting that nothing goes to waste in the story.

"...The story line was a nice one with nothing going to waste and other beings able to enjoy what someone else doesn't need...." Read more

"...from different economic groups get tops off the tree, and it demonstrates recycling!..." Read more

"...Sweet story of not being wasteful and sharing. Delightful story and equally delightful illustrations...." Read more

"...We love that it also demonstrates the joy that can be found with recycled items...." Read more

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This was always one of my favorite read-aloud Christmas books for first graders when I was teaching. Now retired, I couldn't quite part with my copy (manufactured in USA October 2000) to send to my grandchildren, so I ordered a new hardcover copy sent to them. On Christmas Eve I was thrilled to read it to them during a Zoom call. But I was SO disappointed when we reached the end that they protested it wasn't right. The last page, which makes the connection back to Mr. Willowby's tree, was completely missing. The last page in their book was the illustration at the bottom of the next to last page enlarged to fill the page. Obviously someone changed the ending. So sad. It's still a good story, but my two grandchildren will always remember it as the story with the missing page, because it was such a surprise to me that anyone would do that. I'm afraid my reaction cemented that idea in their brains. In my opinion, changing the ending that way weakens the story for discussion.
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  • Christine Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The tree that keeps giving
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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    Love this story! I know it’s a children’s story but it’s fun to read! I love the fact that one tree makes so many characters happy!

    I hope that when you buy it you’ll share it with your family as a Christmas tradition! I’m sure your family will cherish it as a favorite Christmas memory!
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  • Paula D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A New Classic
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    This is an absolutely new Christmas book. The rhythm and rhyme of the story make it perfect for saving the last word for little ones to predict. The illustrations are gorgeous, vocabulary is rich and the story is heartwarming.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great baby gift for new moms
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    I have purchased more than a dozen of these books over the years to give as baby gifts for new moms! It's a favorite in our home.
    Each of our children and grandchildren have a copy.
    Beautiful story that I first read as a child. "Mr Willoughby's Christmas Tree" iswell written and illustrated.
    Great rhymes!.
    A must for your Christmas collection. 🎄
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  • Caroline Ausel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024
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    This is such a cute story! Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree is a little too tall, so he cuts off the top. That makes a new little tree, which is passed on to a new owner. That process repeats until the tree is so small it’s perfect for a mouse! It rhymes, so it’s fun and engaging to read. I have kids ages 2-7 and they all love it! Definitely worth adding to your collection!
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  • emichelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    I remember this book from my childhood and got it to share with younger family members, it is still such a sweet and wonderful read.
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  • Kristina B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
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    Great, easy to read story that has a good lesson. Our family loves reading this together.
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  • Mark F
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story, wonderful illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
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    Such cute illustrations in this book, and a story sure to delight any child (or in my case, adult!)
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  • bob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
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    A memory of my childhood, and it is still as sweet and endearing as I remembered. Puts me right in the cozy Christmas spirit!
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  • Elena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy colorido y fácil de seguir
    Reviewed in Spain on December 2, 2018
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    Imágenes muy bien esquematizadas para que un peque que no hable inglés se entere bien de la historia. Muy colorido e ilustración chula.
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  • Ulrike A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An instant classic - buy it!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on February 27, 2013
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    My daughter was 2 1/2 when I bought this book and adores it. The story is catchy, the illustrations beautiful. And I loved to read it as much as she liked to listen. I have read this to kids up to age six and everyone agreed - we love the story. An instant classic around our house!

    You can take it one step beyond the basic story and teach about how one person's unwanted stuff may make another person happy.

    I'd give six stars if I could!!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars クラシックな絵本
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  • Shay MacLeod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas message
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2025
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    This book has become one of my favourite Christmas stories. My kids love it to see how pieces of the tree can bring joy to so many families. Illustrations are beautiful. Reasonable length, suitable for bedtime story
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Get it!!
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    My children absolutely love this book. Great story and beautifully illustrated.
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