As the title states, the book is truly "classic". As a small child my Mother would always read this to me while I was tucked in under the sheets on a snowy night. And that is just what this book is meant for: memories. The miracle that happens to the young girl and her mother on Christmas Eve has brought many to a slight misty-eyed smile, as I have witnessed through sharing it. It is more than just the story; the pictures are amazingly beautiful. Certain one of those "togetherness" books in times to share with your family, truely catching that magic of Christmas.

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree is recommended to all ages. The author is Gloria Houston. This picture book is very adventureous and fun to read.
In The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, a young girl Ruthie has to get a Balsam Christmas Tree to church on time for Christmas. If she does, she can be the Christmas angel for the Christmas play. Her father was sent to war right before Christmas. Ruthie doesn't get a Christmas present, O' wait she does. That's a mystery for you to find out.
Spend your time to reading The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree because this book is fabulous. It's so funtabulous and great. This book should be read at all ages. It just makes you feel like your right there in the story.

I enjoy reading this book every year around Christmas time. My mom first read it to me when I was little. I am sophomore in High School now and I still find delight in reading this classic Christmas story. Since I am older now, and have a deeper understanding of compassion, I have discovered a whole new meaning to the story. If you are putting together a Christmas story collection, "The Year of the Perfect Christmas" Tree should be one of your selections.