The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale

by Angela Elwell Hunt

Book Overview

Featuring beautiful illustrations, this best-selling children's book helps children understand the significance of Easter. "Once upon a mountaintop, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745917437
• Release Date: September 1989
• Publisher: David C Cook
• Length: 25 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Incorrect Book Received

I ordered the bilingual Los Tres Arboles/The Tale of the Three Trees. I received a copy of just the English version. I’m very disappointed as the sole reason I ordered this was to have the bilingual version. I cannot find a link or way to report an issue or request a refund/return, so I am posting this review. Giving two stars as at least it’s not an entirely different book altogether. I was finally able to locate the refund/return link. They are sending me the correct book and allowing me to donate the incorrect one. Thank you!!

One of my favorite books growing up.

This was one of my favorite books growing up. My dance teacher read it to us one night after ballet class and I’ve always treasured it. I lost my original copy from years back so I needed a new one to share with my daughters.

The tale of three trees is the best children’s book.

The tale of three tree, as good as i remember when I was a kid. My mom loved this book and read it to me many times, and I wanted to pass this book down to my son. Makes me cry. Love it

A simple and timeless story, beautifully told

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. [...]

A Must for Every Library

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......

WOW! This blew me away!

I had never heard this story before and had no idea what to expect when I read it...as I got to the part about the third tree's destiny, I started crying - it touched me that much...what a great lesson is contained in this simple tale -- each tree's dream was fulfilled although not precisely in the way that they anticipated...excellent jumping off point for discussions with little ones -- As the room mom for my 5-year-old son's kindergarten class, I got this book for his teacher's birthday and had all the children "sign" it - the teacher was touched by this powerfully moving story, as were the parents who came to her party...really a great book to keep and especially to give.

This is the best book ever.

I have never read a childrens book that gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. My daughters and I call this our 'special' book. It's a very touching story with wonderful illustrations. I have recommended it to everyone I know-even people who have no children or grandchildren.