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The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Jesse Tree about?

"What are you doing, mister?" The old man ran a creased hand over his half-completed woodwork. "I'm carving a Jesse tree, if you must know. Now run along out of here. A church isnt for playing in." "Is that your name, then? Jesse?" The carpenter was impatient to get back to work. "Of course not. A Jesse tree is a very ancient tradition. A thousand years ago, every church had a Jesse tree. A stained-glass window or a carved wooden screen . . . Nowadays, its a lost art."As Mr. Butterfield carves a Jesse Tree in an old dusty church, a curious young boy distracts him, asking about the various symbols on the tree. Against his better judgment, the old man finds himself retelling the familiar Biblical tales that trace the lineage of Christ, from the Garden of Eden to Jesus birth. Under the carpenters skilled hands, the Jesse tree grows and an unlikely friendship begins to take root as well.Geraldine McCaughrean's fresh retellings of familiar Bible events and Bee Willeys whimsical and striking illustrations create a rich and contemporary tale, perfect for reading during Advent or anytime.The Jesse Tree will captivate readers who know and love the Bible stories as well as those who are rea

Who reads The Jesse Tree?

Author

Geraldine McCaughrean

Publisher

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780802854032

Category

children's

Subjects

Children'S, Religion, Fiction

Rating

4.12 / 5 (62 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14