Change can feel frightening, even when something good may come from it. L’arbre qui ne voulait pas changer evokes that familiar feeling. This picture book gives children and adults a story to share and a way to talk about changes in their own lives.
A story everyone can make their own
A character who resists change lets us ask questions without singling out a child. What might the character feel? What would they like to keep? What could help them move forward? Answers may change from one reading to the next.
An award-winning book
L’arbre qui ne voulait pas changer received first prize at the International Christian Book Fair. The award draws attention to the book; meeting the story and its illustrations together remains the best starting point.
After reading, why not talk about a small recent change, whether welcome or difficult? What matters is making room for everyone to say how they feel.
