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PreS-Gr 2-Two children plant a tiny seed in an empty, urban lot. After the rain falls and the sun shines, up comes a shoot that turns into a sprout and then a bush. The small bush continues to grow until it is a humongous, majestic tree that provides a home for birds, shade, and leaves and seeds to make medicine. The bright, textured, and expressive illustrations depict a diverse and multigenerational neighborhood community and beautifully complement the story. At first glance, this is an inspiring tale of how one tiny seed, just like one small child, can blossom into something unexpected and extraordinary. However, readers familiar with the New Testament will likely recognize it as the Parable of the Mustard Seed. As the text states toward the end of the story, "The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed in the garden right outside our windows, growing from itsy-bitsy, teensy-weensy to colossal, from impossible to see to unable to ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More