Little Fir Tree: Finger Puppet Book

PreS–Little Fir Tree has many friends in the plants and animals that surround him in his forest home. As the seasons transition into winter, the companions all gather together to enjoy the light shining from the stars above. Printed on sturdy board pages and featuring a cutout hole for the finger puppet that is Little Fir Tree’s anthropomorphic head, this book is cleverly designed to engage babies and toddlers. Each page showcases Little Fir Tree in a variety of forest settings, ranging from the greens of summer to the snowfall of winter. Holly berries, lights, and stars are found in many of the images, but the book itself is not specific to any one winter holiday. The text is short and sweet, incorporating direct sentences that are accessible for young children. Little Fir Tree’s peek-a-boo appearance on each page is especially fun for children, and because a caregiver’s finger can make Little Fir Tree move in various ways, the book feels especially dynamic. This winter-themed book can be an engaging lap-sit read with a caregiver or enjoyed individually.