After Christmas Tree

Bethan Welby grew up in the midlands, and now lives in South Devon where she enjoys printmaking and outdoor drawing. She received an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Anglia Ruskin in 2019. Bethan's has illustrated PHYLLIS AND GRACE by Nigel Gray.

'Tells the plaintive story of a small Christmas tree abandoned on a cold pavement in January, ideal to read when the festive season draws to an end.' Sunday Telegraph; 'Bethan Welby's wry, uplifting yarn reminds us that nothing in nature is neglected or insignificant' Financial Times Best Children's Books for Christmas;'Bethan Welby imagines the heart-rending plight of a small fir tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded on a freezing pavement in January.' The Oldie review of books Winter 2020;'A skilled debut picture book about a child who cannot bear to throw out the tree. Pleasing, hand-made pencil-and-wash drawings evoke the awkwardness of keeping it around and the joy of a tree that can live outside, attract creatures and return next year.' The Times Best Children's Books of the Year 2020;'Beautifully packaged, and with empathy and caring written all over it, The After Christmas Tree is the perfect gift for young eco-warriors and comes from talented debut author and illustrator Bethan Welby.' Lancashire Evening Post;'Heartwarming, familiar, and very funny' Edspire; 'Combines a touch of festive magic with an important message about sustainability... Will leave you with a warm Christmas glow well into the new year, and open up lots of opportunites for discussion about how we can have a greener Christmas.' Little Reader Loves