{"product_id":"the-first-christmas-tree-a-legend-from-long-ago-hardcover","title":"The First Christmas Tree: A Legend from Long Ago - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelen Haidle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRaluca Burca\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Fir Tree believes he has nothing to offer The Promised One, but he is wrong--and is rewarded with a cascade of glittering stars.Word spreads among the animals and the trees that The Promised One is to be born, and everyone gathers only the finest gifts in tribute. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet what can Little Fir Tree's empty branches possibly offer that would be worthy of God's Son? Plenty, it turns out, and an angel rewards Little Fir's kind heart with a cascade of glittering stars. Behold, the first Christmas tree. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Drummer Boy\u003c\/i\u003e meets Christmas' Most Recognizable Symbol. \u003ci\u003eThe First Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming story that bridges traditional Christian values with universal Christmas appeal--all gorgeously illustrated in a package that has the feel of a new classic\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Haidle\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of more than 50 children's books, including \u003ci\u003eWhat Would Jesus Do?, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Candymaker's Gift, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGod's Amazing Creatures and Me\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the recipient of two C.S. Lewis Silver Medals and three CBA Silver Medallion Awards. Helen lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, David. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaluca Burca\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and lover of children's stories. She studied visual arts in Romania, with a study period in Poland through the Erasmus program. In 2024, at the invitation of the Ministry of Culture, Raluca represented Romania at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased in Bucharest, Romania, Raluca runs an online shop featuring art prints and other creative pieces. Visit her on instagram @raluca.burca\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44812904759355,"sku":"9781958325582","price":24.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2274\/9755\/files\/jZUnN9zhNq9781958325582.webp?v=1793335844","url":"https:\/\/bookshopclassics.shop\/products\/the-first-christmas-tree-a-legend-from-long-ago-hardcover","provider":"Bookshop Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}