Jane West Bakerink: The seed for Haylett Entertainment was planted in 2000 with my self-published book, “The Lonesome Pine.” It’s a story about a pine tree’s dream of becoming a Christmas tree, embodying a universal message that everyone is special and unique and has something to offer to this world. This story resonated deeply with children, parents and educators alike, sparking a chorus of voices over the years urging me to adapt the book into an animation.
