The Apple Tree's Discovery

by Peninnah Schram, Rachayl Eckstein Davis, Wendy W. Lee (Illustrator)

A little apple tree in a forest of oaks begs God for stars like those glimmering on the branches of the great oak trees beside her. As the seasons pass, she learns to appreciate her own gifts and realizes that it's possible to find a star in each of us.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Peninnah Schram, internationally known storyteller, teacher, author, and recording artist, is Professor of Speech and Drama at Stern College of Yeshiva University. She travels across the US and other countries as a featured presenter at storytelling festivals, conferences, and as Performing Artist-in-Residence.

Reviews

[Liz Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

What gifts has God already given you?

The apple tree begs God to put stars on his branches, neglecting to see the good things that God has already given her.

Sweet story, followed by great conversation.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recieved a free copy at BEA12.

Adorable story about everyone being special.

[Elizabeth]

The illustrations are really lovely, and I actually wasn't sure while reading the book what the ending was going to be.

The tree talks to God (who remains ungendered! as does the tree! huzzah!), but otherwise there isn't anything explicitly Jewish about the text (the book is published by a Jewish publishing company).