If the Tree Could Speak: The Story of the Cross That Saw It All

By Tim Tebow

Discover fresh hope as you see the miracle of redemption through a new set of eyes.

In If the Tree Could Speak, New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow invites you into the story of Jesus' crucifixion, told from the perspective of the closest thing to Jesus on that day--the wooden cross. This captivating poem portrays the journey of Jesus all the way to His crucifixion and resurrection. You'll see His death and His humanity in a new light.

When a large tree is cut down, it hopes to be made into something the whole world would admire. But after being stripped and beaten down into two beams, the tree is aghast at its new shameful form--a cross used to execute only the worst of criminals.

Follow the cross to Golgotha and meet Jesus with fresh eyes as the cross discovers that it holds the King of kings, who has redeemed the tree's shameful form to become a symbol of hope for all of humanity. Filled with striking illustrations from Rommel Ruiz, If the Tree Could Speak

Is a compelling narrative written in rhyme from the perspective of the cross, making the crucifixion story accessible for all readers and levels of faithIs a perfect gift for Lent and Easter, baptisms, or for someone curious about or new to the Christian faithIs a great choice for churches to read from the pulpit, in Sunday school classes, or in small groups

Come to the cross and embrace the love and redemption that Jesus offers to everyone who believes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400256399
• ISBN13: 9781400256396
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A Beautiful Depiction of Jesus' Sacrifice

The beauty and truth of this story blew me away! I was in tears as I read the short simple lines of the story; a Truth told through the beauty of art, storytelling simplicity, and raw truth like I've never before seen in a children's book! Today's children (and adults) need to listen to—and hear this Truth. I call this book a written masterpiece, the story of Truth. The story of the curse that Jesus withstood and became for all of us—for all of mankind! I would recommend that everyone—Believers and ubelievers alike—read this book! Jesus is not done with you yet. It is not over until He comes back for us, and even then, His mercy and grace abounds and He gives everybody yet another chance to come to know Him!