The Tale of Three Trees 25th Anniversary Edition (Edition 3) (Hardcover)

from kdelker

The Tale of Three Trees is the story of three trees standing tall on a hill, each dreaming of becoming something great. When the woodcutters come and cut down the trees, they are disappointed to not be turned into what they had dreamed. But as time goes by, each tree discovers they have become ex...

from rlanten

This story is about three trees that dream about what they want to be when they grow up. When they do grow up they are cut down but not made into the fine things they dreamed about. The first tree wanted to be a beautiful treasure chest but ended up as the manger Christ was laid in. The second tr...

from icedchai

Genre: This book is a good example of a folktale. The series of events are both plausible (3 trees are used for different uses), and implausible (same trees are the sole 'providers' for 3 events in Jesus' life). This interaction with humans and trees are all drawn from the religious belief of Jes...

from Davis22

Wonderful illustrations accompany this marvelous and thoughtful tale about what it means to pursue your dreams, and what it means to achieve them. We see they are not the same, but children should gain an understanding about the value of the journey being a reward and a worthwhile goal in itself.

from cpaavola

This children's folktale is about three trees who each have a different dream. One dreams of being a treasure chest full of riches, the second, being a great boat and the third want to be the tallest tree and point straight to heaven. Each is cut down and used for a different purpose, and none ar...