Informationen zum Autor Patricia Toht once owned a children's bookshop called Never Never Land, before turning a love of books into a love of writing. She is the author of All Aboard the London Bus , illustrated by Sam Usher, and has contributed fiction, non-fiction and poetry to numerous children's magazines. She lives in Chicago, USA. Find her online at patriciatoht.com and on Twitter as @PatriciaToht. Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children's bookmaker. His titles with Walker Books include Bear and Bird , an illustrated fiction series that follows the funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings between a pair of best friends. The first of six titles, Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories , was the Indie Book of the Month on release and has been published into 15 different territories. His picture books include Follow Me, Flo! , Tropical Terry , Mrs Mole, I'm Home! , Thank You , The Boy with Flowers in His Hair , which won the 2023 Oscar's Book Prize and the Indies Book Prize, and Alan's Big, Scary Teeth , which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is also the illustrator of the much-loved Pick a Pine Tree , Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg series written by Patricia Toht . His titles have over sold 1.6 million copies worldwide and have been published into over 25 languages. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog Milo. Follow him on X as @heyimjarvis and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis. Klappentext "Everyone in the blocky, soft-glowing images is beaming, from people to pets to plump Santa ornaments; by the end of the book, readers will be, too." Guardian "A sprightly, unashamedly Christmassy picture book" Observer "If you're going to pick a Christmas themed book this season, you'll struggle to find one more festively atmospheric ... this is a comforting book" The Herald Pick a pine tree from the lot - slim and tall, or short and squat! Long straight limbs or branches bent... Mmm! Just smell that piney scent! From the dazzling duo who made Together With You comes a beautiful, irresistible Christmas gift book that all begins with ... picking a pine tree! Brimming over with the excitement of being with family at the festive season, a gorgeously rhythmical, read-aloud narrative accompanied by warm, joyful art celebrates all the familiar rituals of decorating the tree - from digging out jam-packed boxes of trimmings, stringing tinsel, to, at last, turning on those twinkly fairy lights. "A rhyming picture book with glowing illustrations that celebrates the Christmas ritual of selecting and decorating the perfect tree." The Irish Independent "Jarvis' illustration is absolutely remarkable, and its soft retro-styled beauty makes this book really stand out." BookTrust "The rhyming text is brimming with energy" Daily Mail "Full of cosy Christmas cheer ... this is a lovely story for all the family to share at Christmas." The Scotsman LOOK OUT FOR: Pick a Pumpkin Pick a Perfect Egg ...

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Patricia Toht once owned a children's bookshop called Never Never Land, before turning a love of books into a love of writing. She is the author of All Aboard the London Bus, illustrated by Sam Usher, and has contributed fiction, non-fiction and poetry to numerous children's magazines. She lives in Chicago, USA. Find her online at patriciatoht.com and on Twitter as @PatriciaToht.

Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children's bookmaker. His titles with Walker Books include Bear and Bird, an illustrated fiction series that follows the funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings between
a pair of best friends. The first of six titles, Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories, was the Indie Book of the Month on release and has been published into 15 different territories. His picture books include Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, I'm Home!, Thank You, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, which won the 2023 Oscar's Book Prize and the Indies Book Prize, and Alan's Big, Scary Teeth*,* which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is also the illustrator of the much-loved Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg series written by Patricia Toht*.* His titles have over sold 1.6 million copies worldwide and have been published into over 25 languages. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog Milo. Follow him on X as @heyimjarvis and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.

Klappentext

**"Everyone in the blocky, soft-glowing images is beaming, from people to pets to plump Santa ornaments; by the end of the book, readers will be, too." *Guardian

"A sprightly, unashamedly Christmassy picture book" Observer

**"If you're going to pick a Christmas themed book this season, you'll struggle to find one more festively atmospheric ... this is a comforting book" The Herald**

Pick a pine tree from the lot - slim and tall, or short and squat! Long straight limbs or branches bent... Mmm! Just smell that piney scent!

From the dazzling duo who made Together With You comes a beautiful, irresistible Christmas gift book that all begins with ... picking a pine tree! Brimming over with the excitement of being with family at the festive season, a gorgeously rhythmical, read-aloud narrative accompanied by warm, joyful art celebrates all the familiar rituals of decorating the tree - from digging out jam-packed boxes of trimmings, stringing tinsel, to, at last, turning on those twinkly fairy lights.

**"A rhyming picture book with glowing illustrations that celebrates the Christmas ritual of selecting and decorating the perfect tree." *The Irish Independent

**"Jarvis' illustration is absolutely remarkable, and its soft retro-styled beauty makes this book really stand out." *BookTrust

**"The rhyming text is brimming with energy" *Daily Mail

*"Full of cosy Christmas cheer ... this is a lovely story for all the family to share at Christmas." The Scotsman

LOOK OUT FOR:
Pick a Pumpkin
Pick a Perfect Egg
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