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‘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.
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. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.
Published in 1964 by Harper and Collins, The Giving Tree has inspired music, art and countless discussions on themes of love, generosity, selfishness, growing-up, parenting and the environment.
Enjoy the following original animation narrated by the author……….
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Shel Silverstein Website
There are lots of lesson plans based on this classic book. Here is one.
