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The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale [Hardcover]

Angela Elwell Hunt , Tim Jonke (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 25, 2004 5 and up
Once upon a mountaintop, three trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. Each of their dreams come true in the most unexpected of ways.

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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.
--This text refers to the Board book edition.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 5 and up
  • Hardcover: 25 pages
  • Publisher: Cook Communications; 1st edition (March 25, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0745917437
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745917436
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,076 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 over 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.

Customer Reviews

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62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple and timeless story, beautifully told April 4, 2005
Format:Hardcover
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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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Every Library March 12, 2001
Format:Hardcover
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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64 of 76 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars NOWHERE near as good as other versions! December 5, 2004
Format: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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Never underestimate God's plan for yor life
I had never read this book as a child and it is incredible....a must read for young and old alike.
These trees had lofty plans for their future and God made their plans pale... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Candace Thieme
5.0 out of 5 stars A must give at Easter
Just a beautiful story on the greatest event in human history. All good creating a teary eye from a children's story. The perfect Easter gift for young ones.
Published 24 days ago by Glen T. Boehmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Like the idea of the story.
Good illustrations. Good Christian stories. I was read to handicapped persons supported at a Christian facility. Highly recommended to anyone
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Published 1 month ago by Ronald E. Byers
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
A friend recommended this book to me for Easter and so I purchased it. We read it aloud as a family and enjoyed the story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Betty N
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Christmas Must
Your kids will love this book. Match it up with "The Littlest Angel". A great read even after they move on.
Published 2 months ago by PJJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story that ties together the story adopt Jesus
The birth of Jesus, the life of Jesus, and the death of Jesus tied together. This is a beautiful story that is lovingly illustrated. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Xanders Oma
5.0 out of 5 stars Special book
This is one of the books I would purchase for any child. The purpose of all of us is determined by God & this tells that story so beautifully.
Published 3 months ago by Sissy
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't read without crying
Even thinking of this book makes me want to cry. It's an amazing story and my kids love it. When we first recieved it i read it to my son and he asked "dad why you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wesley Newell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good For Catholic Kids
As a Catholic Mom of 3 littles, I bought this book to read during lent. It was accurate, creative, and had nothing objectionable in it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
A durable little book with full page illustrations. My son checked out a hard cover version of this book at the library & he loved it. Read more
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