Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week

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.

Author: Mitali Perkins
Publisher: Waterbrook Press
Published: 02/22/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.70h x 11.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593234877
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/07/2022
School Library Journal 03/11/2022 pg. 1

About the Author
Mitali Perkins has written many books for young readers. She has been nominated for a National Book Award, honored as a Most Engaging Author by independent booksellers, selected as a Literary Light for Children by the Associates of the Boston Public Library, and was invited to serve as a judge for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize. Mitali was born in Kolkata, India, before immigrating to the United States. She has also lived in Bangladesh, England, Thailand, Mexico, Cameroon, and Ghana, studied at Stanford and U.C. Berkeley, and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Khoa Le is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books. She currently lives with her cats and has a passion for traveling and discovering different cultures and stories. She has been honored by the Singapore Book Council as the winner of the Grand Prize Samsung KidsTime Authors Award and the second runner-up of the Scholastic Picture Book Award.