The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
A heartwarming and insightful tale about the bond between a tree and a boy. As the boy grows, so do his desires, and the tree selflessly provides. Shel Silverstein's poignant story explores the beauty and power of giving and receiving love. Suitable for all ages, this book is a touching reminder of the joy found in generosity.
Publish Date
1964-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
1964-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.38
ISBN
9780060284510
Categories
Recommendations
7
Recommendations
2016-08-13T23:59:15.000Z
Not that u asked but these r probably the 3 books that shaped me the most (plus The Giving Tree) – source2019-07-25T16:08:05.000Z
Read The Giving Tree to @OlympiaOhanian the other night for bed-time. I love how contentious the book is... who thinks the tree is too self-less/self-destructive? Nevertheless, definitely choked up by the end of it... WHY? – source2020-05-20T15:53:29.000Z
Just read The Giving Tree to my 2 month old daughter and that 20 page children's book shook me harder than any book I've ever read. – source2020-01-10T19:11:57.000Z
I got to spend lunch with this wonderful group of 5 yr olds reading The Giving Tree by Shell Silverstein. Great book and good lesson about the value of friendship! (note, I have permission to post this). – source2022-05-06T12:51:52.000Z
I have ALWAYS felt this way about THE GIVING TREE. Awful book.
"The tree is perfectly happy to destroy herself under the guise of 'love' for the boy. That’s not love; it’s abuse." – source