Are your looking for the perfect Christmas book to share with your children this year?
I have found the perfect book!
Synopsis: This story is based on an OLD folktale that is frequently told around Good Friday and Easter, but one that I think would be perfect for giving at Christmas, as it can be pulled back out and retold, and your children can see the evolution of the seasons better for the tale.
The story is about three forest trees who dream of being special: a royal throne, a ship that can withstand any storm and stay iong and tall, as long as possible. One by one they are chopped down and hold onto their dreams, but then they seem to end- one is made into a a manger and another into a fishing boat. Then finally the long standing tree is taken down and turned into wood, that is abandoned, but later becomes a rugged cross. But then the reader and the trees realize that their dreams HAVE come true, that they played very important roles in the life of Jesus.
This is such a gorgeous book, that you almost get lost in the illustrations! As I read it with Kiddo she was steps ahead and saw where the story was going and was eagerly turning pages before I could finish reading them!
Kiddo's review: I love the pictures and seeing the trees 'grow up' with Jesus. I made Mom read it to me twice in a row! I took it to class so my teacher could read it to my friends!
Which is true- we have to read it twice every time we read it! The tale is so simple, but children can see the wealth of love in it. It would be perfect to hand done among generations, or for your church for children's bible classes!
About the Author: Elena Pasquali studied romance languages at university and has a special interest in researching folk tales. She worked for some years in children's publishing before going on to be an author in her own right.
About the Illustrator: Sophie Windham has illustrated books for Bloomsbury and Orchard and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for Unicorns! Unicorns! by Geraldine McCaughrean.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from the author via Kregel PR, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
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