MR. WILLOWBY'S CHRISTMAS TREE

by Robert- Illus. Barry ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 1, 1963

In an exuberant Christmas mood, Mr. Barry treks after Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree -- or, more precisely, after the remains thereof. The too tall tree bends ""like a bow"" in the parlor, so Baxter the butler chops off the top and presents it to the upstairs maid. The ""remains"" are too big for her, so she clips some off. The top of the tree becomes smaller and smaller, as different animals use what they want, until finally the last snippet reaches some mice who are excited about having a tree just like Mr. Willowby's. No misplaced meter mars the rhyming verse which is regular enough for foot thumping. The comical illustrations in greens and blacks are outstanding and add more spark to the zany holiday rhymes. The talented author-illustrator also created Faint George (1957, p.137, J-45).

Pub Date: Aug. 1, 1963

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McGraw-Hill-Whittlesey House

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1963

Categories: CHILDREN'S