There's nothing about Christmas that Holly Holiday doesn't love. That is until her parents decide to drag her beloved tree to the street the day after Christmas. Holly then decides that magic shouldn't just end as soon as the yuletide festivities are over. Instead, magic needs to grow!
With Holly's willful determination and Christmas spirit, she embarks on a years-long journey to change tradition while keeping the magic alive well beyond the holidays. This is a remarkable tale about a young girl's resolution to nurture the magic of Christmas until it grows into an evergreen forest.
Writer Katie Anderson found her love for storytelling while working as a camp counselor at Fallen Leaf Lake. She loves celebrating all holidays with her husband and three children. Together they keep the magic growing.
Illustrator Art Mawhinney studied art and animation, and has worked in the animation and illustration field for over 45 years. He has illustrated over 150 children’s books.
Holly Holiday and The Christmas Forest
Written By
Kate Anderson
Illustrated By
Art Mawhinney
Review By
Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews
First I want to thank Kate Anderson, Art Mawhinney, GreenLeaf Book Press and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
Kate Anderson and Art Mawhinney make an incredible team in Holly Holliday and The Christmas Forest. Not only is it a beautiful story with a meaningful message but the graphics are so colorful and joyful. What starts out as a sad event turns out to be a beautiful life lesson for the whole family.
Kate blesses us with a yummy cookie recipe for the children to make with their families. Plus, Art shows you step by step on how to plant your own tree. This is definitely one of a kind Christmas book that should be on everyone’s wish list this year. It has something for everyone in the family-even the young at heart.
