For Greater Things is a Christian picture book by Ruthie Godfrey, illustrated by Pablo D’Alio. It’s the story of a family of birds living in a tree on a farm with the Good Farmer. Momma Bird’s eggs have just hatched, and the baby birds are introduced to the Good Farmer. The birds watch as the farm gets busier, wondering why some grapes are being used, and others aren’t. Momma bird teaches her babies that some of the grapes will be used for “a different plan” and “something greater.” Momma bird also teaches her chicks that the grapes can be used for raisins or wine at a communion or wedding. When the Good Farmer chops some of the grapevines, Momma Bird teaches her children that this is a part of the pruning process so that the grapes can be ready and strong in the springtime.
