{"product_id":"the-good-for-nothing-tree-9781947888319","title":"The Good for Nothing Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tiny fig tree needs time to grow. But how much time? All four seasons go by . . . and there are no figs. The seasons pass again. Still no figs! Is the fig tree good for nothing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the parable of the Barren Fig Tree, \u003cem\u003eThe Good for Nothing Tree\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that the sweetest figs, like many other things, are worth waiting for. Not every tree--and not every child--grows at the same pace. Yet patience, care, and love can change everything, making what may appear \"good for nothing\" very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA note about the parable's New Testament origins and a recipe are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSasso, Sandy Eisenberg:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandy Eisenberg Sasso \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of many popular books for children and adults, the Director of Religion, Spirituality and the Arts Initiative at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) Arts and Humanities Institute, and Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Her children's books include \u003cem\u003eThe Story of AND, When God Gave Us Words, \u003c\/em\u003e and, co-written with Amy-Jill Levine, \u003cem\u003eA Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Marvelous Mustard Seed, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWho Counts? \u003c\/em\u003eFor more information, visit www.allaboutand.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBowler, Annie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnie Bowler \u003c\/strong\u003eis the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eWalking toward Peace\u003c\/em\u003e by Kathleen Krull and \u003cem\u003eA Very Big Problem\u003c\/em\u003e by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Both picture books were named Junior Library Guild Selections. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, 3x3 Illustration, and the Society of Illustrators. For more information, visit www.anniebowler.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLevine, Amy-Jill:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy-Jill Levine\u003c\/b\u003e, the author of numerous acclaimed books, is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita as well as Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita at Vanderbilt. She has cowritten many children's books with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, including \u003cem\u003eA Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, The Marvelous Mustard Seed, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWho Counts?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flyaway Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650421526802,"sku":"9781947888319","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4692970-b4a8-485e-a210-c343155271b9.jpg?v=1733288424","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-good-for-nothing-tree-9781947888319","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}