The Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start

AUTHOR: Carl Laferton
ILLUSTRATOR: Catalina Echeverri

From the Publisher:

Over 1 million of the Tales That Tell The Truth series have been sold!

Teach children that genuine faith in Jesus leads to a transformed life.

Zacchaeus was very short, very rich, and not very happy, but his encounter with Jesus changed everything.

In response to the grace Jesus showed him, Zacchaeus was transformed from the inside out. He repented, treasured Jesus above everything else, and showed kindness and generosity to others like never before.

Use this story to teach children that only following Jesus will make them truly happy and fulfilled, and that genuine repentance and faith is demonstrated by loving others.

Leah’s Thoughts:

We love the whole Tales That Tell the Truth series, and this one is no exception. It tells the story of Zacchaeus in a way that’s engaging, biblically sound, and perfect for sparking conversations with kids. If you ever spot one of these at a thrift store or used bookstore, grab it. They’re that good.