The Pine Tree Parable tells the heartwarming tale of a farmer and his family who nurture tiny seedlings into fragrant Christmas trees.
When the trees are tall enough to offer to their neighbors, the farmer's wife plans to keep the most beautiful pine tree for her family, until one snowy December night when a child teaches her the true meaning of Christmas.
Item Specifications...
ISBN 0849914809 EAN 9780849914805 UPC 023755148094
Pages 32
Dimensions: Length: 8.33" Width: 8.3" Height: 0.33" Weight: 0.555 lbs.
Release Date Aug 1, 1997
PublisherTOMMY NELSON #394
Creative way to tell the meaning of Christmas Oct 20, 2000
A farm family grows Christmas trees to sell, and the farmer's wife chooses the most beautiful tree for her own family, putting a sign on it, "Not for Sale". But when a poor family comes to the tree lot to see if they can pick out a tree from the free area (trees that have missing branches or crooked trunks), the poor family's little girl sees the beautiful tree and asks if she can choose that one. Everyone is embarrased that she asks, as the adults all know her family can't afford the tree. The farmer's wife responds that she is sorry, the tree isn't for sale...because they'd like the girl's family to have it as a gift. The book ends, "Yes, it was a great sacrifice. But it brought even greater joy. Isn't that just like Christmas?" The illustrations are very kid-friendly and fun. Applicable Bible verses are at the bottom of every other page. A creative and wonderful story.
not just for christmas reading Feb 2, 1999
this book was a suprising enjoyable tale of right living for young children and adults. Read it again, mom!
