A Christmas Tree in the White House by Gary Hines
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A Delightful Children's Book for Christmastime!
This book for children is based on true facts about one Christmas in the White House with President Theodore Roosevelt and his children. The children wanted a cut Christmas tree for the White House but President Roosevelt insisted that they set an example for America and not kill a living tree but save the trees for the future. Since President Roosevelt was so active in Conservation, he felt this was of the utmost importance and refused to agree with the children's request until he learned better.
Two of his sons sneaked out of the White House during the night and cut a tree that they put up in their bedroom and hid in their closet. When their dad found it, he grabbed up both boys and headed to the home of his friend, Gifford Pinchot. Gifford Pinchot was the first trained forester and was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service. President Roosevelt was expecting his friend to teach the boys a good lesson but instead he explained to them that sometimes it is good to take out a live tree in order that the smaller trees get more sunlight and more room to grow.
President Roosevelt never did allow a big cut tree in the house for Christmas but they celebrated that year with the small one in the boys room.
President Roosevelt and Gillford Pinchot were responsible for setting aside millions of acres of forested land for future use and protection.
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If you see this book on Amazon or Ebay or anywhere for sale, you ought to purchase the treasured First Edition. When I made this lens, I did not realize that the book was out of print. It is such a wonderful book for children ages 4 - 8 and I was very disappointed to learn that it was out of print. We will certainly treasure our copy.
Amazon is now showing this book for sale again. They have some new copies and used. Remember that it is now considered a collectible
A Christmas Tree in the White House
Amazon Price: $150.00 (as of 02/14/2012)
I am not sure how many parents have read this book to their children but I feel it is well worth the read for both parents and child.
A Little Preview of A Christmas Tree In The White House
I am reading and showing you the first few pages just to give you an idea of how wonderful this book is. It really is a treasure and a keepsake.
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A wonderful story with a history lesson. President Roosevelt was surprised that his friend Gifford Pinchot did not agree with him about not having a Christmas Tree in the White House. Pinchot explained to Roosevelt and his children that cutting down a tree did not mean he was going against his conservation efforts.
What did you think?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLove it! Great read.
aishu19 says:
Wow! This is indeed a great story with a rich history. You should treasure your copy
Posted November 07, 2010
ktmg says:
Cute book. If you like this one you should try Santa & The Little Teddy Bear by Peter John Lucking its great.
Posted October 12, 2010
Rob Jones says:
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Posted August 02, 2010
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
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Gary Hines
- Gary Hines: Children's Author
- This is the author's main website and it is extremely interesting to read. He tells the story of his childhood and why he has written each book.
Interview With Author Gary Hines
I had emailed Author Gary Hines from his website to ask permission to use his picture and I also mentioned that I would like to do an email interview. I was thrilled when I heard from him and he granted his permission for me to use his picture as well as answered a few questions for me.
After I told him how much I enjoyed his book "A Christmas Tree in the White House" and told him about my Squidoo Review of it, I asked him the following questions.
Mr. Hines, is your book "Christmas Tree in the White House" out of print?
Unfortunately, both "A Christmas Tree in the White House" and "Thanksgiving in the White House" have recently gone out of print, although Thanksgiving can still be purchased through one of Scholastic's book clubs.
What is your latest book?
My latest picture book, a story about conservation, is called "Midnight Forests." You can find out more about it on my webpage.
Are you working on any other books that we can look forward to?
Currently, I'm working on a middle grade novel involving time travel and have a few other manuscripts with my agent.
Author Gary Hines also had this to say in one of his emails.
Thanks for your message. I'm glad you enjoy "A Christmas Tree In The White House" and appreciate your nice review.
Read More About Teddy Roosevelt
A Christmas Tree In The White House was illustrated by Alexandra Wallner
I truly enjoyed these illustrations
I was looking for information about Alexandra Wallner and came across this wonderful site:
Alexandra Wallner (1946-) Biography - Personal, Addresses, Career, Writings, Sidelights
I hope you will visit this site as it has some great information.
More Books Illustrated by Alexandra Wallner
The First Time I Saw This Book
My friend, Billie Allen, gave this book to my grandson when he was very small. She and her husband, Bob, insisted that I read it to him and I was so glad that I did. Bob was with the Forestry Department at Clemson University and had worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He was also a great admirer of President Theodore Roosevelt. Bob and Billie were very dear friends and I miss them very much. I learned a lot from both of them. I dedicate this Squitlit to their memory.
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The Author signed my guest book. Why don't you?
Gary Hines wrote
Thanks for the nice review!
Reply Posted November 17, 2008
Merry Christmas
Thank you for reading my review of this wonderful children's book.
Please sign my guest book
Anyone can sign the guest book. You do not have to be a Squidoo-er to do so.
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JoyfulPamela
Oct 10, 2011 @ 8:03 pm | delete
- Wonderful! I love finding out about children's books that I haven't read before. :)
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aishu19
Nov 7, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
- This is such a wonderful book review. I am really amazed to see that you got the author to not only read this lens but to also provide you with an interview. Great job. Lensrolling this to my Christmas books for kids lens
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ohcaroline
Oct 13, 2010 @ 9:06 pm | delete
- This was a wonderful presentation. Blessed by an Angel. This lens will be featured on my angel lens: "angel-on-assignment".
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fenellashorty
May 15, 2010 @ 1:36 pm | delete
- what a lovely lens!
also wanted to say thank you very much for your kind comments on my story, it made me feel very welcome at squidoo!
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d-artist
Feb 4, 2010 @ 2:26 pm | delete
- 5* fun lens.... and will lensroll it to my Xmas tree lens
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partybuzz
Nov 28, 2009 @ 8:14 am | delete
- Thanks for visiting my Thanksgiving Books lens and the lensroll. (I'm lensrolling you back and also with my Christmas lenses.) This is a great lens...I like the way it's done. Merry Christmas!
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XNet
Nov 23, 2009 @ 2:19 pm | delete
- Very nice lens. I thought it was only about this one book but you managed to get so much more information into this. I'm especially interested in holiday movies. I set up my own Christmas DVDs blog to help others find the good stuff. Did you know that there are over three new Christmas DVD releases per week during the holiday season?
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jptanabe
Nov 12, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
- Great lens and great reminder of that story! Love it!
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mbgphoto
Nov 12, 2009 @ 11:21 am | delete
- Back for a second look and a SquidAngel Blessing! This is wonderful...I think I'll get it for my granddaughter for Christmas!
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OneFootPutt
Oct 27, 2009 @ 10:34 pm | delete
- I'll definately be looking out for this book.
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puzzlemaker
Aug 23, 2009 @ 8:49 pm | delete
- I love the cover of this book. Thanksgiving in the White House looks great too. I've heard of all sort of stories of President Theodore Roosevelt. He must have been quite a character. We'll be reading them within the week! Lensrolling.
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OhMe
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- Thank you for visiting this lens out of season. I sure do appreciate it and love the comments.
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cappuccino136 Feb 19, 2009 @ 1:48 am | delete
- What a great lens about a lovely book. Thanks for sharing.
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mbrownauthor
Feb 7, 2009 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- My second visit here. I enjoyed this lens very much!
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Jan 24, 2009 @ 8:02 am | delete
- This is a great story. Lenrolled to my 3 Christmas lens.
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- Congrats on your win in the Squidoo Home for the Holidays contest 2008!
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Dec 21, 2008 @ 10:03 pm | delete
- Have a wonderful Christmas
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- Nancy, I wanted to drop by and wish you, your family, friends and loved ones, a wonderful holiday season and health, happiness and prosperity for 2009 - Kathy
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marsha32
Dec 15, 2008 @ 7:12 pm | delete
- awesome review...I've heard of the book, now I know it's a must read to my grandchildren.
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Dec 12, 2008 @ 8:11 am | delete
- how wonderful to have the author sign your guest book!
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Dec 7, 2008 @ 10:29 pm | delete
- I don't know how I've never heard of this book, but it sounds like an interesting story and very worthy of checking out! Congratulations on having the author visit your lens, how exciting that must have been!!
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sandyspider
Dec 7, 2008 @ 10:32 am | delete
- Great lens! I have yet to read the book. Thanks for lensrolling my Christmas Tree lens. I will roll this into my two Christmas lens.
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KimGiancaterino Dec 4, 2008 @ 8:58 pm | delete
- My step-son has a collection of Christmas ornaments from the White House (we have a relative who works for the Bush Administration) and this book would be a perfect gift. I hope I can find a copy. Wonderful lens, as usual!
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JudyDunn
Nov 30, 2008 @ 6:18 pm | delete
- I love children's books...especially for the holidays. They bring back memories of our Christmases as a child. Thanks for sharing about your favorite.
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AndyPo
Nov 25, 2008 @ 8:51 am | delete
- Great lens. I had heard of this book, but never read it.
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mshomeec
Nov 18, 2008 @ 2:50 am | delete
- Another special lens, Nan! The video,author's interview, and your thought-provoking questions made it so! Personally, I have gone full circle with Christmas trees and now have a "Charlie Brown" artifical one. When heavily decorated with many treasured ornaments, it is beautiful. Like the boys, I must have a Christmas tree!
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Nov 17, 2008 @ 7:42 pm | delete
- Wow, you have to teach us how to get an author to sign your guest book. Of course, two of my book lens are Anne Rice and Stephan King, they might be a bit too busy. but great that you got this coup!
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Gary Hines
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- Thanks for the nice review!
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Nov 12, 2008 @ 9:22 am | delete
- I love this lense! What a wonderful book, I am going to get it for my granddaughter. Thanks for all the wonderful links to explore!
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Evelyn_Saenz
Nov 10, 2008 @ 10:05 am | delete
- As a very small child I remember my grandfather also explaining about cutting some of the trees to let the others grow.
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- Loved your video! Very nice lens and book suggestions. 5*Fav
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AwakenYourSpirit Nov 3, 2008 @ 9:52 pm | delete
- I really enjoyed your story about Teddy in the White House!
By the way, I've lensrolled this to my Christmas Stories lens since I think my lens visitors would really enjoy your lens as well.
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AwakenYourSpirit Nov 3, 2008 @ 9:52 pm | delete
- I really enjoyed your story about Teddy in the White House!
By the way, I've lensrolled this to my Christmas Stories lens since I think my lens visitors would really enjoy your lens as well.
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- Great lens. I need to get this book for my grandchildren.
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