A tree longs to be a Christmas tree, but doesn't look the part, and fears he will never be chosen. He lingers on a rubbish pile until two children come onto a lot and find him. With their two dollars they purchase the tree and bring him home to their enthusiastic mother and siblings. Through the eyes of this appreciative family, the tree becomes a full-fledged, full-scented, magnificent Christmas tree. It is a wonderful Christmas after all, but most especially for the tree. Appreciation makes it so! Children who love the books by Dr. Seuss, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman will love THE SPIRIT OF A CHRISTMAS TREE.This children's picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children's books by Sally Huss.