Published by Harry N. Abrams
Summary: Bunny goes out the day before Christmas looking for a tree that is just her size. Along the way, she meets different animals who all have ideas about what makes the perfect tree: Squirrel says it should be bushy like his tail, Mole looks for a tree with a point like a mole’s nose, Cardinal thinks color is the most important ingredient, and Skunk says that it’s smell. Each tree Bunny finds lacks one of those characteristics. Finally, too cold to look any further, she heads for home. To her surprise, she discovers the perfect tree not far from where she lives. She runs to get her saw but can’t bring herself to cut the tree down. The animals get together and decorate their outdoor tree, then gather around it to sing carols. 32 pages; ages 3-8.
Pros: Kids will love this heartwarming Christmas story with its repeating text, adorable animals, and happy ending.
Cons: The final tree doesn’t seem to fit Bunny’s criteria for being “just her size”.