The After Christmas Tree, introduced by Bethan Welby

On a cold afternoon in January, Brian sees a little Christmas tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded by the roadside... What will become of it?

Author and illustrator Bethan Welby introduces her gorgeous picture book about a little Christmas tree, and what happens to it when Christmas is over.  The After Christmas Tree, published by Scallywag Press, is a story about the magic of Christmas that will inspire children to care for nature and the environment, and help develop empathy. A story to share for Christmas, and when the festive season is over. 

This picture book will be shared by Justin Fletcher on Cbeebies bedtime stories on 5th January. 

Our ReadingZone reviewer, Amanda Shipton, says: 'This beautifully written festive book will claim the hearts of many children. The After Christmas Tree follows Brian as he rescues a Christmas tree on a cold afternoon in January. He is so sad to see it sitting, lonely on the roadside with no decorations and discarded by those to whom it had brought so much joy. What will happen when he takes it home? How easy is it to look after a tree?

'The perfect book for January'

'This would be the perfect book to start the January term with.  There are so many additional learning activities which could be introduced along side this book. You could do research in to looking after a potted tree and write instructions. You could link it to a recycling topic and discuss/ research what happens to different types of Christmas trees after Christmas. It will capture the imagination of nature lovers and could be linked to an animal focused topic; how would they use the tree? '

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