The Jesse Tree

'What are you doing, Mister?'

Mr Butterfield, the woodcarver, would really like the nuisance of a boy to go away. He needs to concentrate on the work he is doing - crafting a Jesse tree, trying to bring ancient stories and symbols to life.
But the boy is annoyingly persistent, and Mr Butterfield knows he will have to give some kind of answer.

As he does so, and in spite of his short temper, small miracles begin to happen.

The inspiration for this book was the tradition of carved Jesse trees and stained glass windows used in medieval times to tell people Bible stories. Using her skills as a storyteller and her love of the Bible, the author has written a compelling story about the creation of a modern-day Jesse tree. She weaves evocative retellings of selected Bible stories with a sensitive contemporary story about the transforming power of love.