Joslin, Mary

"Once, in Bethlehem, a special gift was given. Share the story at the heart of Christmas in this . . . illustrated retelling--the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, wise men following a star, a humble stable, and a special newborn baby cradled in a manger"--Provided by publisher.

After humans almost totally destroy all the beautiful gardens of the world, a young girl plants a seed that grows into a tree so tall that it reaches to the Great Maker's garden paradise.

Presents the phenomena of grief and loss and the concept that death is not the end.