Growing in Love (Exemplum of the Little Tree)

This story and those like it are similar to the parables told by Jesus- short stories meant to convey moral truths. In this story in particular, a young tree in a forest is surrounded by larger trees and has forever been the smallest tree for as long as it has existed. Ridiculed often and not big enough to defend itself, Little Tree lives in sadness. But the tides of fate in Little Tree's life take a turn when he meets one little girl one day...