# The Christmas Pine CBB Chunky Board Book by Julia Donaldson

The Christmas Pine CBB is a chunky board book by Julia Donaldson, with illustrations by Victoria Sandøy. Its rhyming Christmas story follows a pine tree destined to become the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, making it a seasonal read-aloud choice for young children.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.50 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 44%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T16:58:58.674Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 1819

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## At a glance

- Rhyming Christmas story by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Victoria Sandøy.
- The story centres on the pine tree chosen for Trafalgar Square.
- The listing describes this edition as a chunky board book for little ones.

## Pros

- A Christmas-focused story with a clear real-world tradition at its centre.
- Rhyming text offers a natural fit for reading aloud, while the illustrations provide details to share together.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Format: chunky board book
- Publisher: Alison Green Books
- Publication date: 12 Oct. 2023
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 30 pages
- Reading age: 2 - 6 years, from customers
- ISBN-10: 0702319341
- ISBN-13: 978-0702319341
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 2 x 15.2 cm
- Weight listed: 324 g

## Before you buy

- The stated reading age is attributed to customers, rather than presented as a publisher's age recommendation.

## A good fit for

- Families looking for a short Christmas story to share with young children.
- Readers interested in the Trafalgar Square tree tradition and a rhyming picture-book format.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a long read or a non-seasonal story.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as heartwarming and suited to the holiday season, with illustrations often appreciated. Reactions to the writing are mixed, including praise for its rhythm and a view that it can feel boring. Value opinions also differ. That makes it a better fit for shoppers drawn to a short seasonal read-aloud and its illustrated story than for those prioritising universally engaging text or guaranteed value.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as heartwarming and appreciate the illustrations.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the writing style is mixed, with some praise for the rhythm and some finding it boring.
- Mixed feedback: Customers disagree about whether the book offers good value for money.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Christmas Pine about?
It follows a little pine tree in a snowy wood that is destined to become the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square.
### Is this a board book?
Yes. The listing describes the CBB edition as a chunky board book.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 30 pages.
### What age is it listed for?
The listing gives 2 - 6 years, from customers, so treat this as customer-attributed guidance rather than a formal publisher recommendation.

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## Images

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