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The Christmas Tree Pickle
A Holiday Tradition to Relish
School Library Journal: “VERDICT Readers will enjoy this quirky holiday tradition’s origin story alongside more classic tales. A suggested purchase for holiday collections.“
Kirkus Reviews: “A sporting stab at an origin story.“
Ages 4–8 · Released September 15, 2026
About the Book
When it’s time to trim the tree, the smallest child is left with…a pickle? When she decides to make a wish on this cool cucumber, it comes alive! Now, Pickle has to find his way onto the Christmas tree, but how? In this cute and funny holiday picture book origin story about the mysterious Christmas Pickle tradition, readers will delight in following Pickle’s journey to finally getting a spot on the Christmas tree.
Great For
Holiday read-alouds
Starting a new family tradition
Gift-giving
For teachers and librarians
A discussion guide for this book is coming soon. In the meantime, Malcolm is available for school visits and classroom Q&A sessions.
Details
Publisher: Clarion Books / HarperCollins
Illustrator: Nia Gould
Editor: Chris Ayala-Kronos
Ages: 4–8
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780063385122
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