Inspired by true events at Rockefeller Center's iconic Christmas tree in 2020, this story follows the adventure of Rocky the Saw-whet owl as she is uprooted from her home in upstate New York. Follow Rocky on her journey as she discovers the wondrous treasures the big city has to offer and uncovers the true magic of the holiday season.

A heart-warming tale based on a true story, Rocky the Christmas Owl, is sure to become a family Christmas favorite. In the year 2020, a tiny Saw-Whet owl was discovered bundled into a very special Christmas tree. This story recounts the tiny owl's adventure in a way that charms and delights, and the colorful illustrations bring the story to life. A tale of a small miracle and of much needed hope during a challenging year, Rocky the Christmas Owl, is the perfect addition to every Christmas story collection. So that Rocky can nest in the reader's tree, a paper cutout Rocky ornament is included inside every book.

"The story of a little owl who is found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, her curiosity about what the holiday means, and her time spent healing with the woman who saved her life"--

A charming story written in verse of a brave little owl separated from his parents before Christmas time and how he manages to get back home to them in time with Santa's help. Based on the little owl that was found in this year's Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, NY, USA. 2020

Rocky Owl's Christmas Story is based on the true tale of an owl that delighted the world when he was discovered in the spruce tree that lit up Manhattan's Rockefeller Center. A new holiday story for fans of a reindeer with a red nose, Rocky Owl will fly into the hearts of children of all ages.

someone steals the wedding ring from Pussy-cat' s tail, and the newlyweds must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade to search for the thief.

The imagined story of the very real owl found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Rocky's journey from his parents nest to find his own tree has some unexpected surprises in this heartwarming holiday tale for the young and young at heart.

Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book. Opening in Depression-era New York, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his out-of-work father selling Christmas trees in Manhattan. They give one of their leftover trees to construction workers building Rockefeller Center. That tree becomes the first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the finest Henry has seen when adorned with homemade decorations. Henry wishes on the tree for a nice, warm house to replace his family's drafty, one-room shack. Through the kindness of new friends and old neighbors, Henry's wish is granted, and he plants a pinecone to commemorate the event. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating to Rockefeller Center the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone. After bringing joy to thousands as a beautiful Christmas tree, its wood will be used to build a home for a family in need. Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, The Carpenter's Gift features charming, full-color illustrations by Jim LaMarche.

It is Christmastime and a little owl is in for a BIG adventure! This is a fun-filled Christmas story about a small little owl and a day gone terribly wrong! She finds herself traveling from her Norway spruce home in a little town in upstate New York all the way to New York City. Find out what happens to her that makes THIS little owl extra special! "Rockefeller, the Christmas Tree Owl" is a children's Christmas book that is based on true events that took place in December 2020. A small whet owl was caught in the Norway spruce tree that was chosen to be the Rockefeller Christmas tree in New York City. After the tree was transported 170 miles to NYC from Oneonta, NY the owl was discovered in the tree. Children, parents, and teachers will love the story of this little owl's adventure, written from the point of view of the owl. This is the perfect story for early readers during the holiday season!