The Legend of the Three Trees
Vivid visual imagery brings this classic legend to life. Told simply, in language even the youngest family members will understand, the story begins with three young trees who dream - as all children do - of doing big deeds.\ When the woodcutters come, the trees each find that the reality of their existence doesn't match their dreams... and yet...\ This touching story contains a simple lesson about God's Plan for every life, told in a way that will touch hearts. Narrated by Hal Holbrook.\ \...
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Vivid visual imagery brings this classic legend to life. Told simply, in language even the youngest family members will understand, the story begins with three young trees who dream - as all children do - of doing big deeds.When the woodcutters come, the trees each find that the reality of their existence doesn't match their dreams... and yet...This touching story contains a simple lesson about God's Plan for every life, told in a way that will touch hearts. Narrated by Hal Holbrook.Publishers WeeklyThe much-loved Christian folktale about three trees that play seemingly random but ultimately important roles in the life of Jesus gets a slightly Disneyesque treatment in this animated interpretation. Soaring ballads by Marilyn McCoo and Christian performing artist Andy Chrisman and scenes of cuddly animals scurrying about are sure to captivate the younger set. But at the story's heart is the idea that God has a plan for every living thing (a plan that only He understands). An olive tree doesn't become the grand treasure chest she dreams of being, but rather a plain feed trough for animals (where the newborn Jesus slept). The gnarled oak tree that dreams of being a great sailing ship is selected as the material for a small fishing boat (where Jesus performs a miracle). And a majestic pine tree growing high on the mountainside that hopes it will always point the way to God is felled by lightning and eventually made into a rough wooden cross (where Jesus is crucified). Touching on the major stories of the Bible (Genesis, Christmas, Easter), this title is likely to have many uses in Christian-study settings as well as in the home. Ages 3-7. (Mar.) FYI: In February, Tommy Nelson released picture-book and board-book editions of the tale featuring the art in this video. notes Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
\ Publishers Weekly\ - Publisher's Weekly\ The much-loved Christian folktale about three trees that play seemingly random but ultimately important roles in the life of Jesus gets a slightly Disneyesque treatment in this animated interpretation. Soaring ballads by Marilyn McCoo and Christian performing artist Andy Chrisman and scenes of cuddly animals scurrying about are sure to captivate the younger set. But at the story's heart is the idea that God has a plan for every living thing (a plan that only He understands). An olive tree doesn't become the grand treasure chest she dreams of being, but rather a plain feed trough for animals (where the newborn Jesus slept). The gnarled oak tree that dreams of being a great sailing ship is selected as the material for a small fishing boat (where Jesus performs a miracle). And a majestic pine tree growing high on the mountainside that hopes it will always point the way to God is felled by lightning and eventually made into a rough wooden cross (where Jesus is crucified). Touching on the major stories of the Bible (Genesis, Christmas, Easter), this title is likely to have many uses in Christian-study settings as well as in the home. Ages 3-7. (Mar.) FYI: In February, Tommy Nelson released picture-book and board-book editions of the tale featuring the art in this video. notes Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ School Library JournalPreS-Gr 2-This cell-animated retelling of the classic folktale is nicely presented for the intended audience. As the story opens, three young trees dream of what they might become. A beautiful olive tree aspires to become a treasure chest, a knotty pine hopes to become a great sailing vessel, and a strong pine sets his sights on becoming the tallest tree in the forest. With the arrival of the woodcutter, each tree's dream is shattered. Disappointed, the trees lament their loss, until they are each fashioned into an integral symbol of Jesus Christ's ministry. As a manger, a sailing vessel, and a cross, the trees realize that their ultimate journey was greater than their own dreams. Actor Hal Holbrook narrates the story, complemented by original songs performed by Grammy Award-winner Marilyn McCoo and Dove Award-winner Andy Chrisman from the group 4Him. This video will be useful for Church schools and religion classes, and for general viewing in libraries that circulate religious videos.-Kirsten Martindale, Buford Academy, GA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.\ \
