Cleon, The Crooked Tree
A tale of self-acceptance and life purpose for all ages
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Deep within a forest in Carmel-by-the-Sea stood Cleon, a crooked little tree. He and the saplings around him were a new generation of trees. All were pines with long, slim trunks. Their tops were crowned with branches and covered by hundreds of green needles. Each was the same type of tree, yet each was different... Yes, each was different, but Cleon was remarkably different. His contorted trunk turned and twisted this way and that. A sad sapling he was for the other trees teased and taunted him--well, everyone except for Sylvia; she was Cleon's only friend. They shared everything: their thoughts and feelings, their hopes and dreams.
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Cleon, a crooked little tree, wants to look like the other trees in the forest so he will fit in and be accepted by those who make fun of him. Despite his grandfather's words of wisdom, Cleon doesn't like being different and blames God for making him ugly. As Grandfather continues to encourage Cleon to have faith and patience, many changes are taking place in the forest.
These changes bring about wonderful new experiences, and Cleon eventually discovers that being different is truly a blessing.
This engaging book is ideal for parents, teachers, and children to experience and enjoy together. Simple Bible verses are cleverly woven into the story, and we learn along with Cleon that words not only confuse, embarrass, and hurt, but they also have the power to teach, encourage, and heal. The Points to Ponder section in the back of this book uses scripture references and thought provoking questions to further stimulate our spiritual growth.
About the Author
Pamela Joy is a former teacher. She has a BFA from The Ohio University, and a MA from The Ohio State University. She has been published in the Lutheran Journal has been a frequent contributor to numerous Christian magazines for children. This is her second book.
She resides in Dublin Ohio with her husband James Dlugos.