Description: Inspired by the parable of the Barren Fig Tree, The Good for Nothing Tree focuses on a tree that grows later than expected, reminding readers that patience, care, and love can change everything--making what may appear "good for nothing" very good.
Brief description:
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.
Review Quotes:
"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