It's Autumn, and what better time could there be to review a book called The Three Trees ?
I was pleased to be able to share this beautiful book with my daughters this month, and I'm happy to be able to tell you a bit about it as well. I'll start with a little excerpt about the book:
Three forest trees dream of what they will one day become. One dreams
of becoming a royal throne; one of being a ship that can withstand any
storm; and one longs to stay in the forest and grow as tall as tall can be.
When they are felled, it seems their dreams are over. But as each tree is
crafted into a new item—a manger, a fishing boat, and a rugged cross—it
hopes are more than fulfilled.
This traditional folktale is accompanied by stylish artwork from a highly
and Easter stories into the overall context of the Christian faith.
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.
Filled with wonderfully rich illustrations, The Three Trees engages the reader from the very first page. Three trees dream of accomplishing great things in their lives, but are disappointed when it appears that they will be relegated to a painfully ordinary life.
It is only as Jesus crosses their respective paths that they realize that His presence with them makes their existence anything but ordinary, and ultimately, they find that each of their heart's desires does indeed come true.
Author Elena Pasquali has done a lovely job presenting us with the story of Jesus and how He takes our everyday circumstances to bring glory to Himself. Children and adults alike will find this book appealing and meaningful.
I absolutely love the illustrations, as there is always something on every page that I didn't notice previously. When our family wasn't looking through these pretty pages, its home was on a coffee table in the dining room, a pretty decoration in and of itself. An appropriate story for Christmas, Easter, and anytime in between, I highly recommend this one for you too!
$14.99
978-0-7459-6289-4
Hardcover
32 pagesTrim Size: 8.5 x 10.25
Publisher: Lion Children’s Books,distributed by Kregel
Publications
Publication: September 30, 2011
*I received a free copy of the book The Three Trees - A Traditional Folktale in exchange for my honest opinion of it, with no additional compensation.*
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