As three young trees grow, each has dreams for its future.  One dreams to be a chest to hold the finest treasure, one wishes to be a ship that will carry a mighty king, and the last hopes to just remain and point the way to heaven.  The one who dreamed to be a chest became a straw trough that held a newborn babe.  The tree that wished to become a ship became a fishing boat that carried a man who calmed the sea.  The third tree was forgotten until quickly gathered to make a cross.  Some will recognize the story of Jesus although it is not expressly mentioned.  The title states it is a traditional folktale but there is no reference as to its origin.  The book is beautifully illustrated by Sophie Windham.