The After Christmas Tree
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The After Christmas Tree
By (Author) Bethan Welby
Illustrated by Bethan Welby
Scallywag Press
Scallywag Press
1st November 2020
1st October 2020
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
823.92
Commended for Klaus Flugge Prize 2021
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 200mm, Height 275mm, Spine 9mm
385g
Description
Age range 3+
On a cold afternoon in January, Brian sees a little Christmas tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded by the roadside. He immediately decides to take it home with him and look after it...but will it be as easy as he thinks, and will his family be pleased
Colouring-in sheet available here
Reviews
'Tells the plaintive story of a small Christmas tree abandoned on a cold pavement in January, ideal to read when the festive season draws to an end.' Sunday Telegraph; 'Bethan Welby's wry, uplifting yarn reminds us that nothing in nature is neglected or insignificant' Financial Times Best Children's Books for Christmas;'Bethan Welby imagines the heart-rending plight of a small fir tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded on a freezing pavement in January.' The Oldie review of books Winter 2020;'A skilled debut picture book about a child who cannot bear to throw out the tree. Pleasing, hand-made pencil-and-wash drawings evoke the awkwardness of keeping it around and the joy of a tree that can live outside, attract creatures and return next year.' The Times Best Children's Books of the Year 2020;'Beautifully packaged, and with empathy and caring written all over it, The After Christmas Tree is the perfect gift for young eco-warriors and comes from talented debut author and illustrator Bethan Welby.' Lancashire Evening Post;'Heartwarming, familiar, and very funny' Edspire; 'Combines a touch of festive magic with an important message about sustainability... Will leave you with a warm Christmas glow well into the new year, and open up lots of opportunites for discussion about how we can have a greener Christmas.' Little Reader Loves
Author Bio
Bethan Welby grew up in the midlands where she had an enormous garden to lose herself in, which she often did. She received an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Anglia Ruskin in 2019. She now lives in South Devon where she enjoys printmaking and outdoor drawing.
