The beautiful Christmas tree / Zolotow, Charlotte

Although everyone laughs when Mr. Crockett plants a straggly pine tree in front of his house, his loving care is rewarded in time.

Although everyone laughs when Mr. Crockett plants a straggly pine tree in front of his house, his loving care is rewarded in time.

Although his elegant neighbors do not appreciate his efforts, a kind old man transforms his rundown house and a small neglected pine tree into the best on the street.