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.