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Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: The Story of Small Pine(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-12-01
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Time: 0h 30m
Overview:
Come share the story of a young tree named Small Pine who had big hopes. One very special Christmas he and his friends Wrenifred, the bird; the rabbit, Harrison Carter Rutherford III; Doemenique, the deer; and the Princess Arabella learned that the real joy comes from giving of ourselves to help others.
Languages: English.
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Abingdon Press Video
Neal & Reed Communications
Movie: Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: The Story of Small Pine
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jodi Benson
Princess Arabella (voice)
Tiffany Brissette
Wrenifred (voice)
Ray Benson
Sir Woodrow (voice)
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