The Treasure Tree by John Trent

The Treasure Tree

Helping Kids Get Along and Enjoy Each Other

John Trent

Tommy Nelson · Print & ebook · March 15, 1998

This creative story from John Trent and Gary Smalley helps children understand different personality types and celebrate others' strengths.

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Who it’s for
A four-animal adventure makes personality differences approachable for children and parents.
Themes
Personality strengths, Respecting differences, Kindness in family relationships
Genres
Christian Values & Virtues, Christian Animal Stories, Friendship

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This creative story from John Trent and Gary Smalley helps children understand different personality types and celebrate others' strengths. Follow the four best friends--a lion, an otter, a golden retriever, and a beaver--as they search for the golden keys to the Treasure Tree. On their adventure, they discover that their different character traits are some of the most precious treasures they have.

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Based on the bestselling book, The Two Sides of Love: The Secret to Valuing Differences, this illustrated chapter book offers - a unique, fun way for parents and children, ages 4 to 8, to discover their own personality strengths - a six-chapter adventure story that demonstrates the basic characteristics of the four animal personalities - classic, colorful illustrations and a durable hardcover case - a personality test checklist to enable children to identify their own special character traits - a note to parents to guide them in talking with their children about differences and in strengthening their family's relationships With this valuable tool, your kids will better understand and respect both themselves and others and your family relationships will grow with more kindness, understanding, and patience. This innovative storybook is perfect for any gift-giving holiday but is an especially meaningful gift for children who are struggling to make friends or who are welcoming a new sibling.

Strengths in Difference

A four-animal adventure makes personality differences approachable for children and parents.

Come here for

  • Four friends with distinct animal personalities
  • A playful way to notice different strengths

Expect

  • An illustrated, six-chapter story
  • A child’s personality checklist and a note to parents

Where it sits

Friendship28%
Christian Values & Virtues25%
Christian Animal Stories22%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Mammal Stories
  • Christian Friendship Stories
  • Friendship
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
John Trent
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Published
March 15, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Personality strengths · Respecting differences · Kindness in family relationships
Reading lane
Mammal Stories