The Christmas Tree Wish

A tender Christmas story about loss, hope, and finding courage when the world changes in ways we don’t understand. Liam, a young balsam fir, watches his family disappear from the forest one by one. He doesn’t know where they’ve gone or why they’re being taken, only that each year the woods grow quieter — and he feels more alone. Frightened and longing for life to return to the way it was, Liam searches for answers in the winter sky.

Through a gentle encounter and a story shared by a wise friend, Liam discovers that even in moments of deep uncertainty, love continues in ways he never imagined. What begins in fear becomes a journey toward understanding, purpose, and the promise of new beginnings.

Beautifully illustrated and emotionally resonant, The Christmas Tree Wish offers families a comforting way to talk about change, loss, and resilience. Perfect for holiday read‑alouds, classroom discussions, and creating meaningful Christmas traditions.

Winner of the Gold Mom’s Choice Award, Honoring Excellence, this heartfelt tale invites readers of all ages to slow down, connect, and find hope in the quiet magic of the season.

Daphne Thompson is an author and motivational speaker. After an intense inner transformation changed the course of her life, she became driven to understand, integrate, and deepen that transformation through a wide range of spiritual studies that awakened her inner troubadour. Her works of fiction include genres in Children's, Family, Allegory, Poetry, and Spirituality. Thompson loves spending time with family, Northern Michigan's outdoors, travel, watching sunrises and sunsets.

At a very early age, Brock Nicol was captivated by the works of Norman Rockwell whose images of free speech and Thanksgiving told stories in a single image. He is a native to Canada and the youngest of 7 children (and twin brother to Barry). He graduated from the Graphic Design/ Illustration program at Algonquin College and resides in Ottawa, Ontario. Brock's passion for realism and talent in art (multiple mediums-traditional or digital) keep him working as one of the top full-time freelance illustrators.

• Gold Mom's Choice Awards - Honoring ExcellenceWinner 2021