The miles cannot keep a determined bird from his loved one in this Christmas ode to serendipity and hope.

Red and Lulu make their nest in a beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cosy in the cold and, once a year, the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each another again. Luckily, it's just the season for miracles...

From Matt Tavares comes a heart-tugging story combining all the cheer of Christmas, all the magic of New York City, and the real meaning of the festive season: how important it is to be surrounded by love.

About the Author
Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of Crossing Niagara, Henry Aaron's Dream, There Goes Ted Williams, Becoming Babe Ruth and Growing Up Pedro, as well as Zachary's Ball, Oliver's Game and Mudball. He is the illustrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Over the River and Through the Wood, Lady Liberty by Doreen Rappaport, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup and Jubilee! by Alicia Potter. Matt lives in Maine, USA. Find him online at matttavares.com and on Twitter and Instagram as @tavaresbooks.

Reviews
"[...] beautifully illustrated and reminiscent of a classic festive film." * Junior magazine *
"simple stunning! [...] Thick glossy pages are filled with beautiful artwork." * Independent.ie *
"Red And Lulu is a jaw-dropping beautiful picture book." * My Book Corner blog *
"Beautifully illustrated and poignantly told, it's a Christmassy tale that works all year round." * Glasgow Evening News *
"A sumptuous, heartwarming book; one to treasure always." * Fallen Star Stories *


Awards
Winner of Maine Library Association Lupine Award 2017 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9781406379792
Author Matt Tavares
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 270mm * 5mm