The Three Trees
A Traditional Folktale
Published on 10. February 2012
32 pages
978-0-7459-6720-2 (ISBN)
Description
Featuring beautiful illustrations from Tim Jonke, The Tale of Three Trees is a bestselling classic children's book inspired by a traditional folktale that tells the story of Jesus's life from a new and unusual point of view.
That of three trees, who discuss what they want to become when they grow up. When they are felled, it seems as if all their dreams are over. But their wishes come true in a way they never expected, each tree is destined to play an important part in key events of Jesus's life.
A moving folktale about Jesus's life for children, The Tale of Three Trees can also be shared out loud with the whole family. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, and a baby dedication gift. Both children and adults will be deeply touched by the beautiful message of the book, that even when life doesn't seem to be going our way, God has a plan for us and works for His good through all things.
That of three trees, who discuss what they want to become when they grow up. When they are felled, it seems as if all their dreams are over. But their wishes come true in a way they never expected, each tree is destined to play an important part in key events of Jesus's life.
A moving folktale about Jesus's life for children, The Tale of Three Trees can also be shared out loud with the whole family. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, and a baby dedication gift. Both children and adults will be deeply touched by the beautiful message of the book, that even when life doesn't seem to be going our way, God has a plan for us and works for His good through all things.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 4 years
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Fixed format
ISBN-13
978-0-7459-6720-2 (9780745967202)
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Persons
Elena Pasquali (Author)
Elena Pasquali worked for some years in children's publishing before becoming an author in her own right. She has a special interest in researching and retelling folk tales from around the world. She enjoys exploring new cultures and learning new languages that will help her understand those cultures better.
Sophie Windham (Illustrator)
Sophie Windham grew up in a family of artists and musicians. She has illustrated many picture books and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for Unicorns! Unicorns! by Geraldine McCaughrean. She has collaborated on The Obvious Elephant and Harold and the Duck with her husband, a film director and writer.
Elena Pasquali worked for some years in children's publishing before becoming an author in her own right. She has a special interest in researching and retelling folk tales from around the world. She enjoys exploring new cultures and learning new languages that will help her understand those cultures better.
Sophie Windham (Illustrator)
Sophie Windham grew up in a family of artists and musicians. She has illustrated many picture books and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for Unicorns! Unicorns! by Geraldine McCaughrean. She has collaborated on The Obvious Elephant and Harold and the Duck with her husband, a film director and writer.
