Bare Tree and Little Wind
A Story for Holy Week
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Published on Feb 22, 2022 | 40 Pages
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Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7
A lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.
Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can’t wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn’t look how he expected. His wise friend Bare Tree helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new life can spring up even when all hope seems lost.
This story stands apart for its imagination, endearing characters, and how it weaves Old Testament imagery into Holy Week and the promise of Jesus’s triumphant return. While the youngest readers will connect to the curious Little Wind, older children and parents will appreciate the layers of meaning and Scriptural references in the story, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year.
“Inspired by scripture, Perkins draws on nature to illuminate the story of Holy Week. . . . Le’s elegant depictions of nature foreground seeds and fronds, gentling Perkins’s fast-moving, forward-looking chronology.”—Publishers Weekly
“Renowned Christian author Mitali Perkins creatively employs Old Testament imagery to relate for children the events of Holy Week and beyond . . . Bare Tree and Little Wind is a children’s picture book worthy of being savored again and again.”—The Banner
“Bare Tree and Little Wind is marvelous. Unlike any Easter book I’ve read, it has a timeless folktale quality. . . . Highly recommended.”—The Redeemed Reader
ISBN 9780593234877 (Hardcover)
Published on Feb 22, 2022
Published by WaterBrook Children's
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 8-1/2
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: O
ISBN 9780593234884 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 22, 2022
Published by WaterBrook Children's
Pages 40
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: O
ISBN 9780593588772 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Feb 22, 2022
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: O
Bare Tree and Little Wind
His visit made their green fronds clap.
Little Wind took a bow.
“One day we will clap on our own,” Tall Tree said.
“When?” asked Little Wind.
“When Real King comes,” Tall Tree answered.
Little Wind’s next stop was Dead Garden.
Nothing grew there. Bare Tree stood scarred with cuts and scrapes.
No fronds. No fruit. No flowers.
Little Wind tried to move her.
He puffed. “Where are your dates?”
She didn’t stir. “Sold for honey.”
He gusted. “Where are your seeds?”
She didn’t budge. “Crushed for oil.”
“And your fronds?” He was running out of breath.
“Used for a roof,” she said.
Panting, Little Wind whirled around her one last time.
A few leftover shreds fell off her trunk.
“Thank you,” Bare Tree said. “Those were itchy.”
She’ll never clap, Little Wind thought.
Not even if Real King comes.
