Pick a Pine Tree
Patricia Toht (Author),Jarvis (Illustrator)
Introduction
Haveyoueverwonderedhowasimplepinetreebecomesthecenterpieceof Christmasjoy?Thisbooktakesyouonafestivejourney—frompickingtheperfect treetoaddingsparklinglightsandornaments—stepbystep.Alongtheway,you’ll learnnewvocabulary,practicewithfunactivities,anddiscoverthemagicof turningatreeintoaChristmaswonder.Let’sbeginthisholidayadventure together!
繁體中文引言
你是否曾想過，一棵普通的松樹如何變成聖誕節的歡樂焦點？這本書將帶你踏上一
段充滿節慶氣氛的旅程從挑選理想的松樹，到一步步掛上閃亮的燈飾與裝飾 品。在過程中，你不僅能學習新詞彙，還能透過有趣的練習題加深印象，並體驗將 松樹變成聖誕奇蹟的魔法。現在，就讓我們一起開始這場溫馨的節日冒險吧！
Body 1
英文: Pick a pine tree from the lot. Slim and tall or short and squat. One with spiky needle clumps, scaly bark or sappy bumps. Long, straight limbs or branches bent. Mmm! Just smell that piney scent.
中文: 從樹販處選一棵松樹。纖細高挑，或是矮胖敦實的。有尖刺般的針葉叢、粗 糙的樹皮，或滲著黏黏樹液的凸點。長而筆直的枝條，或是彎曲的樹枝。 嗯！聞 聞那松樹的香氣
Vocabulary: pine tree, slim, squat, needle, scaly bark, sappy
Body 2
英文: Lift the tree above your head, bundle it upon your sled or if you live very far, bring it home atop your car. Move aside a lamp or chair. Clear away a section where your tree will sit tall and grand. Snug and sturdy in its stand.
中文: 把松樹舉到頭頂上，放到雪橇上；如果住得很遠，就把它綁在車頂帶回家； 挪開旁邊的檯燈或椅子，清出一塊空間，讓你的樹能挺拔又壯觀地站立，在它的架 座中穩穩安放。
Vocabulary: sled, stand, bundle, clear away
Body 3
英文: Trim the trunk a little bit, just enough so it will fit. Slip it in and turn screws tight, they will hold your true upright. Fill with water to the brink. Give your thirsty tree a drink.
中文: 把樹幹修短一點點，剛好能放入架座。將它放入並旋緊螺絲，它會讓你的松 樹直挺挺站好。在底座加滿水，讓你口渴的樹喝一大口。
Vocabulary: trim, upright, brink, thirsty
Body 4
英文: Find the trimmings stored within bulging boxes, rusty tins, paper bags, a wooden case.
中文: 找出那些存放多時的裝飾品：鼓鼓的紙箱、生鏽的鐵盒、紙袋、木盒。
Vocabulary: trimmings, bulging, tins
Body 5
英文: Bring them to that special place, there, beside your tree. But wait...
中文: ——……把它們全部帶到那個特別的地方你的樹旁邊。但等等
Vocabulary: special, beside
Body 6
英文: Stretch along some twinkling lights, a colored mix or simply white. Fat, round bulbs or pointy tips, bubble lights or candle clips.
中文: 拉開一串串閃爍的燈彩色的或純白的；大大的圓燈泡、尖尖的燈頭、會 冒泡的燈或是蠟燭形燈夾。
Vocabulary: twinkling, bulbs, pointy, bubble lights, candle clips
Body 7
英文: Start up top or near the base wrap around and tuck in place.
中文: 從頂端開始，或從底部開始，也可以一圈圈繞上去並塞好固定。
Vocabulary: wrap, tuck
Body 8
英文: Hang ornaments upon your tree. What kind of trinkets will they be? Jolly Santas, Dancing elves, Wooden reindeer, Jingle bells, Lacy snowflakes, paper dolls.
中文: 將裝飾品掛在你的樹上。會是什麼可愛的小飾物呢？快樂的聖誕老人、跳舞 的小精靈、木製馴鹿、叮噹作響的鈴鐺、蕾絲雪花、紙娃娃。
Vocabulary: ornament, trinket, jolly, reindeer, snowflake, doll
Body 9
英文: Candy canes and bright glass balls. With loops of thread or wire hooks, hang them all in little nooks.
中文: 拐杖糖、亮晶晶的玻璃球。用細線圈或金屬勾，將它們掛在樹的每個小角落
裡。
Vocabulary: candy cane, glass ball, loop, wire hook, nook
Body 10
英文: Add the final touches now, garlands strung from bough to bough.
中文: 現在加上最後的點綴，從枝枒到枝枒牽起一條條花環。
Vocabulary: final touch, garland, bough
Body 11
英文: Strands of tinsel on the tips, falling down in silver drips.
中文: 銀色亮片掛在枝端，像銀色水滴般垂落。 V
ocabulary: tinsel, tip, drip
Body 12
英文: Grab a footstool. Climb right up. Set something wonderful on top.
中文: 抓來 張小矮凳，爬上去，把某個美好的裝飾物放在最頂端。
Vocabulary: footstool
Body 13
英文: A golden star. A velvet bow. An angel dressed in flowing robes.
中文: 金色的星星、一個天鵝絨蝴蝶結、一位身穿飄逸長袍的天使。
Vocabulary: velvet, bow
Body 14
英文: Lay a tree skirt down below. Add some houses bedecked with snow.
中文: 在樹下鋪上樹裙，放上覆著白雪的小屋。
Vocabulary: tree skirt, bedecked
Body 15
英文: A train that chugs around a track, secret presents in a sack.
中文: 列沿著軌道奔馳的小火車，還有藏在袋子裡的神秘禮物。
Vocabulary: train, chug, track, present, sack
Body 16
英文: At last, it’s time to make it SHINE. 中文: 最後，到了讓它「發光」的時刻！
Body 17
英文: Plug in lights along the floor. 中文: 插上沿著地板的電燈線。
Body 18
英文: LOOK! It’s not a pine tree anymore. It’s a… CHRISTMAS TREE!
中文: —— 看！它不再只是一棵松樹了。它是聖誕樹！
Body 19
英文: Gather around the tree to sing, let your joyful voice ring.
中文: 圍著聖誕樹歌唱吧，讓你歡樂的歌聲響徹四方
Body 20
英文: Celebrate as nighttime falls… Merry CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL.
中文: …… 夜幕降臨，一起慶
Conclusion
PickaPineTreeby Patricia Toht takes us on a joyful journey of transforming a simple pine tree into a dazzling Christmas centerpiece. It begins with choosing the perfect tree—whether tall and slim or short and squat—and preparing a sturdy spot for it to stand. We learn how to trim the trunk, secure it in its stand, and keep it fresh with water. Then comes the fun part: decorating! From twinkling lights and colorful ornaments to garlands, tinsel, and a shining star on top, every detail adds magic to the season. Finally, with the tree glowing bright, family and friends gather to sing and celebrate. This story reminds us that Christmas is not just about the decorations—it’s about creating warm memories together.