Albert, Stella, Claudia, Stevie and their dog, Shakespeare, go on a fun adventure to meet Albert's tree friends and to find a Christmas tree for the town's big party. But after a snowstorm they mistakenly trespass on Mr. Gruber's Tree Farm. HIs huge STAY OUT sign was blown down by the blizzard, and they mistakenly chop down his prized tree. The children panic when Mr. Gruber plasters the town with wanted posters to find the "criminals." He is mad and storms into stores including Mr. Grobowski's Meat Market to display his posters. ---- Find out what happens when Mr. Gruber discovers his tree beautifully decorated at the town's Christmas party. ---- Find out what happens when the children admit their mistake. ---- Find out who and what melts Mr. Gruber's heart ---- Find out what makes Mr. Gruber happy which includes Claudia's PUDC. ---- Meet the entire family including the grandparents --- Babci and Dziadzi; the children's parents; the Polka Knights; the partygoers; Father Andrew and Mr. Gruber and his adorable dog, Arthur. ---- Children are challenged to learn new words and even foreign words. (There is a dictionary.) ---- The book features activity pages. ---- Have fun drawing and coloring. ---- And there is a card to write your favorite recipe. But most of all, have fun and enjoy Chop! Chop! Mr. Christmas Tree! And remember to say those "3 little words."