The Christmas Tree is the tale of a little girl from New York City who is orphaned and sent to live in a convent. Lonely and unaccustomed to her new surroundings, Anna befriends, as only a child can, a tiny fir tree. Tree, as she calls him, becomes Anna's best friend. They grow up together, unlocking the secrets of friendship and sharing the wonders of nature. It is this same profound appreciation and love of nature that Anna, as Sister Anthony, later passes on to her students.When Tree is threatened by a winter storm, Sister Anthony, now an old woman, decides finally to give up her dearest friend -- allowing him to become what is perhaps the most enjoyed and famous Christmas tree of all -- the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.The perfect story for Christmas -- one that touched the hearts of countless readers in hardcover -- The Christmas Tree is about growth, learning to love, and, ultimately, being able to share that love with others.