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A Porcupine in a Pine Tree

By: Helaine Becker
Illustrated by: Werner Zimmermann
  • ISBN 9781443146258, Board book
  • ISBN 9780545986632, Hardcover
  • 15 Pages | Ages 0 to 3

A truly Canadian Christmas carol is now available in a sturdy board book format!

This Canadian Christmas carol became an instant holiday classic. Now the whole family can join in the fun with this new, specially adapted board book version - the perfect first Christmas book for every preschooler on your list!

Enjoy all of Werner Zimmermann's zany illustrations, count the characters from 1 to 12, and sing along. It's Christmas as only Canadians can celebrate it - with squirrels curling, Mounties munching donuts, hockey players-a-leaping.... and A Porcupine in a Pine Tree!

Rights Sold

French (N. Amer.) – Éditions Scholastic

Awards

  • Winner, Libris Awards - Children's Picture Book of the Year, 2011
  • Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2016
  • Commended, Today’s Parent, 100 BEST Canadian kids’ books of all time, 2015
  • Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2011
  • Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2011
  • Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year, 2011