The Leaning Tree shares a timeless story of humility and the resilience of nature. This important lesson for young and old shows that no matter one's age, sometimes the overly proud must learn a stern lesson before being given a new opportunity to live happily. About the Author James W. Reed lives in West Sayville, New York. He enjoys birding, astronomy, and, of course, writing. Children's storybooks have been his first love and passion, since he was a child growing up with fifteen siblings.