This story retells Roots & Leaves, a classic Armenian children’s tale by Atabek Khnkoyan. The leaves of a tree boast about their beauty and importance, believing they are the reason the tree stands tall.

Beneath the surface, the roots quietly support the entire tree. When the balance between pride and reality is revealed, the story shifts from boasting to understanding in a way that feels natural and satisfying.

Told through simple dialogue and contrast, the story lets children discover the idea on their own rather than being told what to think. It works equally well for shared reading or quiet independent reading, inviting reflection without instruction.

How This Fits in the Series

This book belongs alongside other classic Armenian stories that use simple characters and clear situations to explore ideas through storytelling.

Who It’s For

• Families sharing Armenian stories together
• Children who enjoy stories with ideas and gentle tension
• Readers exploring classic Armenian storytelling
• Not intended for early alphabet or first-word readers

Dialects / Languages
Text in Eastern Armenian

Format: Physical book
Level: 3
Total pages: 12
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Size: 6" × 9"
Age range: 6–8
Dialects / Languages: Eastern Armenian
Theme: Classic story, nature, balance
Use: Home reading, classroom support
Production location: Printed in the U.S.A