The Story of the Walnut Tree
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

The Story of the Walnut Tree

Written by Don H. Staheli and Robert T. Barrett · Illustrated by Robert Barrett

A walnut tree's journey to becoming a sacred pulpit.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Witness the transformation of a struggling walnut tree into a magnificent pulpit at the heart of a revered conference center. Discover how vision and faith can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, as a simple tree becomes a symbol of inspiration and beauty. What challenges must be overcome to achieve such a remarkable change? This tale invites you to explore the power of transformation and the enduring impact of faith and creativity.

From the publisher

Inspired by an account given by President Gordon B. Hinckley, this tale tells of how he transformed a struggling walnut tree into the beautiful pulpit of the Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 1, 2000
First published
October 1, 2000
Publisher
Bookcraft Pubs
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781573458856
LCCN
2001274292

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