The Giving Tree by Silverstein, Shel

From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans.

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."

So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.

The Giving Tree is a meaningful gift for milestone events such as graduations, birthdays, and baby showers.

Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit plus Runny Babbit Returns.

Author: Shel Silverstein
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/18/2014
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780060256654
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5469 / Giving Tree


Review Citation(s):
PW Notes and Reprints 04/14/2003 pg. 73
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 341 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 341 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 04/14/2003
People Weekly 04/15/2013 pg. 53
School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 63