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Volume II · The Parables and Miracles of Jesus

Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Tree

From the Gospel · Luke 19:1-10

  • Age: ages 4–12, the whole family
  • Themes: forgiveness, kindness
  • Good for: bedtime, Easter

Zacchaeus was a rich man who was short in stature. He wanted to see Jesus, but the crowd was too large. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree.

The story continues in volume II, “The Parables and Miracles of Jesus”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.

What you'll find in the book about this story

  • A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
  • The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
  • Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
  • A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
  • A good deed to try together during the week ahead.

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