Key Selling Points: Inspired by the New Testament parable of the Barren Fig Tree Reminds children and adults alike to support and love others as they develop and grow Offers a visual story line about a "late bloomer" child who participates after an encouraging invitation Presents a unique author collaboration between a rabbi who is a best-selling children's writer and a renowned Jewish New Testament scholar Includes a note about the parable's New Testament origins and a simple fig recipe Features lively, inviting artwork with diverse characters by an up-and-coming illustrator.