The Little Tree

About the Book

There was a seed that grew into a little tree. This little tree didn’t have any friends and so became very lonely and sad. As the seasons change, so did the little tree, inviting birds, butterflies, and squirrels to come and rest in its shade and taste its fruits. In time, the little tree grew into a big, beautiful tree with lots of friends. This wonderful story shows how one’s loneliness and emotional needs can be met through confidence, tolerance, and optimism. The little tree in this story represents all trees.

About the Author

Charity Ferris was born in St. Johns, Antigua West Indies. She is a graduate from the College of New Rochelle with a B.A. in Psychology and of Herbert H. Lehman with a M. S. in Education. She is an author, poet, and playwright who produces and performs her creations in annual fundraisings and other events. For fourteen years, she has been a group teacher for a diverse population of early childhood students in the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Universal Prekindergarten (UPK), and Head Start programs at the North Bronx National Council of Negro Women Child Development Center. Ms. Ferris is also the recipient of the 2005 Thurgood Marshall African American Educator’s Award and numerous National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Bethune Recognition Awards.