by Gary Hines
I know I loved this Christmas book equally as much as my kids did. I'm a sucker for true stories, and though this one has fictional elements, I love that the basis for the story really happened!
A Christmas Tree in the White House is set during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency. Known for his conservation efforts, he refused to allow his children to cut down a Christmas tree for display in the White House. He explained that he needed to set a good example as leader, and though he loved to please his children, he was firm on his decision.
is set during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency. Known for his conservation efforts, he refused to allow his children to cut down a Christmas tree for display in the White House. He explained that he needed to set a good example as leader, and though he loved to please his children, he was firm on his decision.
His two youngest sons, Archie and Quentin, hatched a mischievous plan to sneak one into the White House behind his back, but how does one keep a Christmas tree a secret? Who really wants to anyway? Once their father finds their tree, he takes the boys to his forester friend, Gifford Pinchot who gives a bit of advice that no one was expecting!
Are the boys allowed to keep the Christmas tree? You'll have to read to find out.
Are the boys allowed to keep the Christmas tree? You'll have to read to find out.
*****
Do you have a book or two to add to the growing Christmas list? If you do, I'd love to hear about it in the comments.
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