Bare Tree and Little Wind
Bare Tree and Little Wind

Bare Tree and Little Wind

Written by Mitali Perkins & illustrated by Khoa Le
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3 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
Feb 22, 2022
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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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      Author
      Mitali Perkins

      Mitali Bose Perkins was born in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Her name means “friendly” in Bangla, and she had to try and live up to it because the Bose family moved so often - they lived in India, Ghana, Cameroon, London, New York City, and Mexico City before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area when she was in middle school.

      Illustrator
      Khoa Le

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593234877
    Publication Date
    February 22, 2022
    Publisher
    WaterBrook
    Original Publication Date
    February 22, 2022
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021001496

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