Night Tree

Reach for this book when you want to shift your family's focus away from the holiday gift-giving frenzy and toward a quiet sense of stewardship and wonder. Night Tree tells the story of a family that travels into the woods on Christmas Eve to decorate a living tree with treats for animals. It is a beautiful way to introduce the concept of giving back to nature and creating traditions that don't involve a store. This gentle, atmospheric story is perfect for children ages 3 to 8. It models empathy for living creatures and highlights the warmth of a close-knit family unit during a cold winter night. The prose is rhythmic and calming, making it an ideal bedtime read during the high-energy holiday season.