The Magic Christmas Tree (Paperback or Softback)

At Christmastime, Santa Claus makes sure all children have toys, but how can you play with your toys if you are hungry? This lovely children's book tells the whimsical tale of Chief Chef Cheeto and the Magic Christmas Tree. Together, their goal is to make sure all the children on earth have enough food to eat on Christmas Day. Each year the Magic Christmas Tree visits a different house. Thanks to Chief Chef Cheeto's magical powers and his many helper Elf Chefs around the world, all the festive fabulous feasting tables are set with all kinds of foods and desserts from all the different countries on earth. Now each year all children wherever they live will have plenty to eat on Christmas day.

This richly illustrated picture book is perfect for parents and teachers to read aloud to children ages 2 to 92- sparking discussions about foods in diverse cultures and the desire to feed all children, helping them understand how important it is that we all help feed each other, that no one should have to go hungry.

Janice M. Shaldjian has BA in Business Management with a minor in English from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. She is a retired high school teacher of Armenian descent with 3 grandchildren. This book was written in honor of her grandparents who survived the Armenian Genocide death marches in 1915. Janice grew up hearing stories of starving Armenians, many of whom were children. One of her strongest childhood memories was that her grandfather always insisted the children be served first