Bare Tree and Little Wind

A curious wind and the trees of Jerusalem eagerly await the arrival of a Real King, but the king who comes doesn't look at all like Little Wind expected.

For families who mark Holy Week with the same story every year, this gives that tradition a gentle, curious voice to carry it.

• Big idea: Real strength can look like sacrifice, and hope can return even after it seems completely lost.
• Vibes: Reverent, tender, and quietly poetic — a hushed retelling built for slow pages.

• are curious about faith stories told simply
• enjoy nature characters like wind and trees
• respond well to a gentle, reflective read-aloud pace
• are ready for a first understanding of Holy Week and Easter

• Story & expectations: What did Little Wind think the Real King would look like, and how was he surprised?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Little Wind felt when the king didn't match his expectations?
• Big ideas: What does Bare Tree mean when he says strength can be found in sacrifice?
• Real-life connection: Can you think of a time something looked like an ending but turned into a new beginning?
• Imagination: If you were a tree in Jerusalem waiting for the king, what would you want to say to him?