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The Tale of Three Trees : A Traditional Folktale [Board book]

Angela Elwell Hunt (Author), Tim Jonke (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)

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Once upon a mountaintop, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. Each of their dreams come true in an unexpected way in this lovely retelling of an old folk tale. This Lion classic, beloved by young and old, is now retold in simpler text for younger readers.

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"...hauntingly retold folk tale about three trees that grow up to be Jesus' manger, boat, and cross represents the best..." -- Christian Retailing, March 1991 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Angela Elwell Hunt is the author of numerous books, including If I Had Long, Long Hair (winner of the Lorna Baslian Prize for children's books), Nat the Brat, Mom and Dad don't Live together Anymore. She lives in Largo, Florida, with her family.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  • Board book: 14 pages
  • Publisher: Lion Children's Books; Lion Publishing; Abridged edition (January 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0745945937
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745945934
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #471,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly four million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 100 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels.

Now that her two children have reached their twenties, Angie and her youth-pastor husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport.

When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.

Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com and write her at Angie@angelaelwellhunt.com.

 

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple and timeless story, beautifully told, April 4, 2005
For three little trees who dream of what they will be someday - a holder of treasure, a fine ship, a hilltop beacon pointing to God - life proves to have something rather different in store. They are disappointed that their lives are so mundane. And, as the years pass, "the three trees nearly forgot their dreams." Yet each eventually gets its wish, although not in the way it had foreseen. When that happens, each discovers that things turned out just the way they should have. This is a moving and eloquent story. Its illustrations are simple yet powerful. Readers will be reminded that God has plans for every one of his creations, that He never loses sight any of us. Children will learn that when they don't get what they want, it may be because something even better is in store for them. Adults will understand the concept of true happiness coming when we align our will with God's.

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Every Library, March 12, 2001
I heard this story spoken one year during a summer camp evening program. When you hear this story it hits straight into your heart and stays there.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to buy this book for all the families I work with. Now whenever "Auntie" is around the children request "The Tree Story". This book is always in the car to be read to any child.

I read the other recommendations, and yes, it does bring a lump to your throat. No matter how many times I read it, this book never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

This book belongs in every library and is a great influencer in the lives of young and old. The campfire I where I first heard this story took place years ago - yet I remembered the story long before I purchased the book.

A story for the ages......

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52 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars NOWHERE near as good as other versions!, December 5, 2004
This review is from: The Tale of Three Trees : A Traditional Folktale (Board book)
This version is really bad comparitively. The trees are all the same, and it doesn't tie in the meaning of the book for youngsters as well as the version by Catherine McCafferty. In her book, each tree is a different type showing its own strenghths, and it states clearly that God has fulfilled the dreams of the trees but in much bigger ways than the trees could ever dream. This book just ends the story and doesn't tie it all up for the kids. I recommend the Catherine McCafferty version highly! There ia also a really nice video narrated by Hal Holbrooke based on the Catherine McCafferty version.
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