How Grandfather Tree Forgot His Stories

By Lorenza Farina

Grandfather Tree feels like he lost his roots when he forgets his stories during a very cold winter. But he does not remain sad and alone. The young trees, which listened to his stories over and over, in turn become storytellers. In the springtime, words and stories bloom on the branches of young trees as they take care of their grand old storytelling friend in a new Forest of Words. This story affirms the relationship between younger and older generations and teaches young children that they have an important role to play in honoring those who age. The young trees set an example: they show how the contribution of Grandfather Tree to their lives has forever changed the world and will carry on beyond the limits of time and memory.