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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

An Appalachian Story

An Appalachian Story

By Gloria Houston
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney

By Gloria Houston
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney

By Gloria Houston
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney

By Gloria Houston
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney

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Oct 01, 1996 | ISBN 9780140558777 | 5-8 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Sep 30, 1988 | ISBN 9780803702998 | 5-8 years

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    About The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

    This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.

    About The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

    This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.

    About Gloria Houston

    Gloria Houston was an educator and the author of many bestselling books for children. She is best known for her work The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, which Publishers Weekly included on its annual Bestseller List and named it “most… More about Gloria Houston

    About Gloria Houston

    Gloria Houston was an educator and the author of many bestselling books for children. She is best known for her work The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, which Publishers Weekly included on its annual Bestseller List and named it “most… More about Gloria Houston

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Oct 01, 1996 | 32 Pages | 9-5/16 x 10-3/8 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780140558777

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Sep 30, 1988 | 32 Pages | 9-5/16 x 10-3/8 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780803702998

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