Living in ancient China, a young man believes that the height at which he lives determines his greatness and so builds a tower above all others upon which he resides, but after a visit from a special bird and a meeting with a wise old woman, the young man begins to see the error of his ways.

Title: The Tower: A story of humility 

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Illustrator: Jonathan Linton

Publication Statement: New York: Simon and Scbuster Books for Young Readers, 2001.

Subject: Pride and vanity/ Conduct of life