Publisher's Synopsis
On a green, lush hill, a lonely little oak tree named Otis yearns for companionship. One day, his wish is granted when an 8-year-old boy named Jonny arrives with his big yellow truck and bright red fire engine. Jonny spends hours playing under Otis, building forts and climbing to see the big blue sky.
As Jonny grows, he brings books instead of toys, but Otis doesn't mind as long as Jonny is there. Their bond is tested when Jonny carves "I love Charlene" into Otis, causing the tree great pain. Despite his confusion and hurt, Otis remains hopeful.
TAs the years roll by, Jonny returns to the hill with his wife, Charlene, and their son, Wyatt. Jonny, now a father, imparts the lesson of respect for nature to Wyatt, acknowledging his past mistake. Wyatt, a mirror image of his father, begins to play under Otis, just as Jonny did in his childhood, ensuring Otis is never lonely again. Through the seasons of joy, pain, and growth, Otis experiences the profound impact of friendship and forgiveness, a lesson that resonates with all who hear his tale.
