Lebanon:
The Olive Tree by Elsa Marston
Past ethnic prejudices mar a potential new friendship, and two children from Lebanon are left with tainted impressions of each other, as well as spoiled olives. When the old olive tree, their source of contention, is destroyed in a storm one night, the children have a choice to make: continue their disfavor of one another or display compassion. This story allows readers to see what's possible when differences are put aside and one thinks of others ahead of oneself!
Past ethnic prejudices mar a potential new friendship, and two children from Lebanon are left with tainted impressions of each other, as well as spoiled olives. When the old olive tree, their source of contention, is destroyed in a storm one night, the children have a choice to make: continue their disfavor of one another or display compassion. This story allows readers to see what's possible when differences are put aside and one thinks of others ahead of oneself!
