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DECEMBER 2020
Kids
The Littlest Tree By Professor Kidsbrary
Not so long ago In a small logging town, Trees perfect for Christmas Could be abundantly found
One day as they stood chatting As they swayed to and froe, They talked about their future And the places they would go
Some were called Blue Spruce, A type of hearty pine, That grew on mountain tops, Near the river Rhine…
One little Spruce among them The smallest of any tree, Sat in the middle of these giants As dwarfed as he could be!
Some trees became houses Where families would live, Others turned into furniture So, comfort they’d give
You see he wasn’t very tall Making others unaware, Though his branches were quite thick, No one seemed… to even care
From wood used for paper, Cardboard boxes…jewelry, Or boats so large and sturdy They could sail upon the sea!
The other trees all laughed at him “You’ll soon be firewood, No need to fight your challenged height, It won’t do you any good.”
Yes, all the trees were destined To become practical or great, Judged by color, weight and height Major factors in their fate But the very special trees The ones with fragrance pure, Perfect branches and majestic Like the Noble and Douglas Fur They became Christmas trees Considered forest royalty, First inspected, hand selected Then admired for all to see!
The days and weeks went by Most trees gone, he felt alone… “No one wants me… I’m too small, I will never… find a home.” Just then the moonlight shone Upon a family, Walking through the woods at night Looking for... that perfect tree. First came a little girl, then boy Next a father with their mother, It was apparent by watching them How much they loved each other!
“That’s the one!” the girl shouted “It’s our new Christmas tree!” “I can’t believe it” said the tiny Spruce “She’s pointing… right at me!” The family took turns digging They unearthed him form the ground, Wrapping blankets around his roots, They now took him back to town Once inside their cozy home The decorating, they all shared, Then finally plugging in the lights They all stood back… and stared “This is the best tree ever!” Exclaimed the little boy with glee, “After Christmas we should plant him, So, in our yard… he’ll always be!” The littlest tree was so happy, What he heard brought him to tears, To be a part of this wonderful family, Growing with them through the years! It’s all part of God’s great plan Everything he made on Earth, Was created with a purpose… To serve others and have worth!
WOW words Comprehension Name several items a tree could be turned into? Antonym Name a word that means the opposite of sturdy. Rhyming Name a word that rhymes with spruce Synonym What is another word that mean’s chatting? Vocabulary What does the word future mean?
WOW wisdom
Sometimes, we compare ourselves to others. We might think that we have a friends or classmates, who can run faster than us, are smarter, can draw, sing or are better at games. But, like our little tree in the story, even though he was smaller than all the other trees, he still had qualities that made him special. We are all given gifts and talents, that make us unique! Do you know what yours are? If you’re having a hard time figuring it out, ask your mom, dad or someone you trust to help you. You will learn, that YOU are amazing… just the way you are!
