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12/15/2007

Advent Day 15: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree and paper stacking trees

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Book: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
by Robert Barry
Activity: Paper Stacking Trees

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree is one of the sweetest books around. It's the story of how one tree becomes the perfect tree for many people, and animals, as it keeps getting clipped shorter and shorter and passed down to someone else. Apparently it was made into a 30 minute TV special in 1995 - I wish it would be aired again because I would love to see it.

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Activity: Paper Stacking Trees

Supplies:
•assorted papers: solids and patterns
•scissors
•glue
•pencil for tracing
•cardstock for printing out template

Sarah at The Small Object has a wonderful tutorial called Stacking Fabric Christmas Trees. The only thing I've done is use paper instead of fabric. If you'd like you can add a few more levels to the tree as I have and make it a perfect go-along with Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree. They are super easy to make so have fun and be sure to thank Sarah for such a wonderful tutorial!

Comments

We have this book too and read it many times around Christmas. The paper stacking trees would make such a nice accompaniment!

A little late I know but I just saw this post and have to tell you it's my sister's favorite book we read it every year when we younger almost every night before bed from thanksgiving on, I know it all by heart haha. But the special was a muppets version it was really cute but the book is much much better! Have a very Merry Christmas!

Nice activity. Love the papers trees

Okay you are sooo smart. I saw those fabric trees (and loved them) but the girls would love doing paper trees. We love Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree too. xoxoxox Clarice

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree is one of our favorite stories, too. I found an old copy of the book at a consignment store awhile back, and we all fell in love with it. The paper trees are adorable, thanks for sharing.

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