<p><strong>Bestselling author Liz Curtis Higgs shares a joyful winter story about giving, kindness, and the Christmas spirit. A farmer grows Christmas trees from tiny seedlings but saves the best one for her own family until a child teaches her the true meaning of Christmas. Help your children understand the beauty of a generous heart with this simple holiday story of compassion.</strong></p><p>This hardcover picture book for 3 to 7-year-olds</p><ul><li>teaches kids about God's heart for the poor and the importance of giving with a sweet story they can understand</li><li>encourages generosity over greed and materialism at the holidays</li><li>turns Sunday School or family story time into a faith-growing discussion</li><li>includes scriptures on each page that tie the story to the Good News of the Bible</li><li>is a good book for an Advent reading list or Christmas morning surprise</li></ul><p>Help your children develop the character trait of generosity and inspire them to help others by making <em>The Pine Tree Parable</em> a family Christmas tradition.</p><p>Don't miss the other books in the Parable Series by Liz Curtis Higgs: </p><ul><li><em>The Parable of the Lily</em>, an Easter story about grace and forgiveness</li><li><em>The Sunflower Parable</em>, a summer story about planting seeds in people's hearts</li><li><em>The Pumpkin Patch Parable</em>, a fall harvest story about God's love and redemption</li></ul><br><br><b>Author:</b> Liz Curtis Higgs<br><b>Publisher:</b> T