Here’s a look inside the children’s book I illustrated: The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich. This is a great resource that your family can use during Advent in preparation for Christmas!

This book was a labor of love for both Colleen and myself. It was years in the making with publishing delays, but it’s finally here and I truly think it will be a gift for your family. Colleen did a great job of making the Jesse Tree tradition easy and accessible for families.

From December 1-24th, you read a short passage about a biblical figure or one of the O Antiphons. There is a “Note for Parents” section that helps provide extra context as well as some optional conversation starters. The best thing about the book is that it comes with 2 sets of Jesse Tree ornaments that you can cut out and hang on your tree. I included a quick tutorial in my YouTube video showing 2 different options you can try out to make your ornaments more of an heirloom quality.

SUPPLIES:

Whitewash Wood Ornament Bulbs
Round Picture Frame Ornaments
Mod Podge Matte Finish
Acrylic Paint
Brushes or Foam Brush
Scissors
Heavy books to weight down your ornaments

My mom used a 3 inch hole punch like this one to help cut the ornaments faster

Colleen Pressprich can be found at:
Instagram – @colleenpressprich
www.elevatortoheaven.com
More of her books

The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich and Illustrated by Amy Heyse can be found at
Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Bookstore or on Amazon.

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