I asked the author for her favorite Christmas traditions. Enjoy Aimie Meyer’s answers.
One of my cherished Christmas traditions centers around my
grandma, to whom the book is dedicated. Her birthday was on Christmas Eve, and
we’d always celebrate at her house with a big gathering. Lots of family, food,
noise, and love. The warmth of celebrating her birthday and Christmas
simultaneously is still with me every year. Feel free to read Gnarly the
Christmas Tree for a peak at my other favorite tradition!
Gnarly the Christmas Tree by Aimie Meyer, Elisa Rocchi (illustrator)
Published: November 12, 2024 by Blue Balloon Books
Taken from Amazon: In Aimie Meyer’s heartwarming children’s book, readers are introduced to Gnarly, a “nearly knocked over” Christmas tree living on a bustling tree farm. Unlike the taller and fuller trees around him, Gnarly stands small and crooked. Even so, he possesses an abundance of Christmas spirit and dreams of the day a loving family will recognize his unique charm.
As the story unfolds, readers are invited to root for Gnarly
on his journey of patience, resilience, and unwavering optimism. Will this
special tree ever find a family that sees him for more than his imperfections?
With enchanting illustrations and a touching narrative, Gnarly the
Christmas Tree is a beautifully crafted tale destined to become a
beloved holiday tradition, reminding readers young and old that everyone has a
special place where they belong.
My Thoughts: “Always
Stay as Nice as You Are!” is the lesson of this book. A gnarly tree’s only wish is that he finds a
family. I enjoyed seeing Gnarly grow
along with the boys in the family. The family
tradition in this story is perfect.
I am an adult, but I
love reading children’s books. The
illustrations are bright and entertaining without reading the words, which is
nice when a child wants to look at the book without an adult. The people in this book are very realistic
would make them easily recognizable to a child.
Thank you Blue Balloon Publishing for a copy of the book in
exchange for my honest review.
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Meet the Author (taken from her blog): Aimie Meyer’s family began their tradition of having their kids—the real Oliver, Arthur, and Danny—take turns selecting a Christmas tree each year at Grandpa Dan’s Christmas Tree Farm in 2018. After the third year, they were presented with the opportunity to purchase not just one tree but the whole Christmas tree farm! Grandpa Dan, a Korean War veteran with a love for nature and hard work, started his farm in the 1990s and cared for it into his late eighties. Today, author Aimie and her husband, Dan, (plus, of course, Oliver, Arthur, and Danny!) take care of Grandpa Dan’s Christmas Tree Farm.
This is Aimie’s first book, and she hopes to share the gifts of family traditions and being yourself with all young readers. To enjoy more of Aimie’s writing and learn more about the Meyer family’s journey, check out her blog at their farm’s website, www.grandpadansfarm.com/blog.
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