Kristopher and Kristin Butler are so excited to venture out with their parents to cut down their first live Christmas tree. After looking at hundreds of trees, Kristin finally finds the right tree. It is green, not too tall, and has plenty of places to hang ornaments. But just as she asks her brother if he likes it too, the tree makes a surprising announcement. In this colorful children's tale, a brother and sister who choose a stubborn Christmas tree are about to discover that someone in their family is harboring a big secret that will change everything.