I thought that this was a lovely story!

It has a great flow to it and I loved the images - they added a lot to the story and really brought it to life. 

The story is the re-telling of a traditional tale is of an old man who plants a fig tree which is not for himself to enjoy as he is very old, but for his children and grandchildren and many generations after him to enjoy too.  It is certainly a book that gives you food for thought as an adult too (no puns at all intended!)

It is 4 stars from me for this one, it was a great story that showed the importance of caring for our world, the environment and our future.

Love when skilled writers and artists make old stories new. The message resonates through to this generation greatly.

This book was sent to me to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

What a delightful and thought provoking read this book is. The tale is of an old man who plants a fig tree which is not for himself to enjoy as he is very old, but for his children and grandchildren and many generations after him to enjoy too.
This book teaches children of the importance of caring for and nurturing the environment around us to ensure it continues and grows for others after us.

A beautiful tale and beautiful art work within the book which brings it to life.

What a beautiful tale of old! It teaches to take care of our Earth and plants, then it will be here for generations to come. Nice illustrations.

Apparently this story of an old man planting a fig tree not for himself, but for future generations is a tale from the Midrash, the Jewish interpretation of the Talmud, the sacred texts of the old testament.

It is a simple story. An old man plants a tree, and the Emperor Hadrian asks what the point is. He will not benefit from it. The old man explains that it is not meant for him alone, but for those who come after him. One does not always do things just for their own benefit, but for future generations.

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It is something we should always remember.

I love the expressions on the old man's face, and that of the children. It is such a lively book, and simple in message.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

This was a good story about the importance of caring for our world. The story kept my daughter interested, but her favorite part was the illustrations. They were full of life and interesting things to look at. It's a good book, and any child would enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Beautifully illustrated and a wonderful message! The story pulls themes of patients, generosity, and gratefulness without being overbearing. Great read!

A simple story about an old man who plants a fig tree and a king. It teaches the importance of caring for the planet and the next generation.