KIDS

The Littlest Tree

By Professor Kidsbrary

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

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!