The Tale of Little Tree: A Fable About Courage

by Shalon Ironroad

“How could something so comfortable make her small?”

Safely planted in a beautiful pot, Little Tree lives a comfortable, happy-enough life, shaped (literally) by what others expect her to be.

A sudden change in her environment leads her to question her existence and discover the truth about the kind of tree she is meant to become.

With the help of a loving groundskeeper and a strong new friend, Little Tree faces the choice between remaining in her pot and living a larger, though more challenging existence.

Written in simple yet powerful language, The Tale of Little Tree will lead you on a journey in discovering the kind of existence you will choose to live.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2016

Reviews

[Serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so inspired! I feel so glad to have read it! It is a beautiful fable that I needed to read and remember. Highly recommend for a gift to anyone who is going through some growth. Which is all of us!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet little book we can all relate to in one way or another.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book struck me as powerful and poignant. It's not often you can find a book that will resonate with a variety of age groups. A young child could read this with awe and wonder as they discover their full potential in the life they will be leading. Read it again as an adult and you begin to question if you yourself are living life as a Bonsai tree or more than you've allowed yourself to become. Perhaps reading it in another twenty years would allow me to reflect on my life and the choices I've made. So often we go through the motions of life in our comfort zone because it is "pretty". It's the way it "should be". In reality, life is messy. Things are perfect and our roots are meant to expand far beyond the walls of our pot of life.

Shalon's words are brilliantly crafted and inspirational. Definitely an excellent read and I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone. It left me pondering all the "dreams" I have for my life, but the massive amounts of uncertainty surrounding them. It inspired me to try and reach for those dreams and ask myself if I am truly living up to my full potential.

[Amy T · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet story of a little tree who learns how to grow even though it its difficult. Parallels life's struggles and those who help along the way.

This story would be great as inspiration to anyone who is facing challenges. It could be used for teaching in a youth or young adult setting or as a personal read. As a 'tree' myself I love the symbolism and encouragement to leave my comfort zone and accomplish more.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simultaneously a sweet story and a profound parable. I will be thinking about its lessons for awhile.

[Brenda Esqueda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of loose

I loved this book for a kids I also loved the life examples and to keep going through the tough times

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching little allegory written by one of my high school friends. This is the type of book that I could imagine having rough-cut, thick parchment paper and woodcuts with a Japanese art theme.