Bibliograph

Bare Tree and Little Wind, A Story for Holy Week, Mitali Perkins

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Bare Tree and Little Wind, A Story for Holy Week, Mitali Perkins

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bare Tree and Little Wind

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1298898242

Responsibility statement

Mitali Perkins

Sub title

A Story for Holy Week

Summary

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

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