The Good for Nothing Tree
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The Good for Nothing Tree  -     By: Amy-Jill Levine, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
    Illustrated By: Annie Bowler

The Good for Nothing Tree

Illustrated By: Annie Bowler
Flyaway Books / 2022 / Hardcover

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The Good for Nothing Tree by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, inspired by the parable of the Barren Fig Tree, reminds us that the sweetest figs, like so many other things are worth the wait. After waiting through all four seasons, and no figs for this tiny tree, it seems that this tiny fig tree is good for nothing! This story reminds us that with patience, care, and love, we can grow into something special! Hardcover, 40 pages

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Title: The Good for Nothing Tree
By: Amy-Jill Levine, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Illustrated By: Annie Bowler
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 40
Vendor: Flyaway Books
Publication Date: 2022
Dimensions: 10.87 X 9 (inches)
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 1947888315
ISBN-13: 9781947888319
Ages: 3-7
Stock No: WW7888319

Publisher's Description

A tiny fig tree needs time to grow. But how much time? All four seasons go by . . . and there are no figs. The seasons pass again. Still no figs! Is the fig tree good for nothing?

Inspired by the parable of the Barren Fig Tree, The Good for Nothing Tree reminds us that the sweetest figs, like many other things, are worth waiting for. Not every tree—and not every child—grows at the same pace. Yet patience, care, and love can change everything, making what may appear "good for nothing" very good.

A note about the parable's New Testament origins and a recipe are included.

Author Bio

Amy-Jill Levine, the author of numerous acclaimed books, is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita as well as Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita at Vanderbilt. She has cowritten many children's books with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, including A Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, The Marvelous Mustard Seed, and Who Counts?

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is the author of many popular books for children and adults, the Director of Religion, Spirituality and the Arts Initiative at Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) Arts and Humanities Institute, and Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Her children's books include The Story of AND, When God Gave Us Words, and, co-written with Amy-Jill Levine, A Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, The Marvelous Mustard Seed, and Who Counts? For more information, visit www.allaboutand.com.

Annie Bowler is the illustrator of Walking toward Peace by Kathleen Krull and A Very Big Problem by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Both picture books were named Junior Library Guild Selections. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, 3x3 Illustration, and the Society of Illustrators. For more information, visit www.anniebowler.com.

Editorial Reviews

"As year follows year, the children lovingly and persistently tend to their beloved tree, ultimately reaping the literal fruit of their labor. . . . Many good things take time, but this book is short and sweet." —Kirkus Reviews

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