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The Giving Tree with CD Hardcover – Picture Book, March 1, 2004

by Shel Silverstein (Author, Illustrator)
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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. This edition features a beautiful metallic green jacket, a commemorative gold sticker, and a CD recording of Silverstein reading The Giving Tree.

"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.

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  3. Language
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    530L
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    10.3 x 7.9 x 0.47 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    March 1, 2004
  8. ISBN-10
    0060586753
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0060586751
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“If you’re looking for a children’s book that teaches generosity or unselfishness, most people will point you right to The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein’s lovely story of a tree that will do anything for the boy it loves—and for good reason. This classic is always a good place to start.” — Brightly

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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.

Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein's moving parable for readers of all ages has offered an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Anniversary Edition (March 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060586753
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060586751
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2+ years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 530L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 7.9 x 0.47 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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"And now, children, your Uncle Shelby is going to tell you a story about a very strange lion- in fact, the strangest lion I have ever met." So begins Shel Silverstein's very first children's book, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. It's funny and sad and has made readers laugh and think since it was published in 1963. It was followed the next year by three more books. The first of them, The Giving Tree, is a moving story about the love of a tree for a boy. Shel returned to humor the same year with A Giraffe and a Half, delighting readers with a most riotous ending. The third book in 1964 was Uncle Shelby's Zoo Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies, Shel's first poetry collection, and his first and only book illustrated in full color. It combined his unique imagination and bold brand of humor in this collection of silly and scary creatures. Shel's second collection of poems and drawings, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was published in 1974. His recording of the poems won him a Grammy for best Children's Album. In this collection, Shel invited children to dream and dare to imagine the impossible, from a hippopotamus sandwich to the longest nose in the world. With his next collection of poems and drawings, A Light in the Attic, published in 1981, Shel asked his readers to turn the light on in their attics, to put something silly in the world, and not to be discouraged by the Whatifs. Instead he urged readers to catch the moon or invite a dinosaur to dinner- to have fun! A Light in the Attic was the first children's book to break onto the New York Times Bestseller List, where it stayed for a record-breaking 182 weeks. The last book that was published before his death in 1999 was Falling Up (1996). Like his other books, it is filled with unforgettable characters. Shel Silverstein's legacy continued with the release of a new work,Runny Babbit, the first posthumous publication conceived and completed before his death and released in March 2005. Witty and wondrous, Runny Babbit is a poetry collection of simple spoonerismsH, which twist the tongue and tease the mind. Don't Bump the Glump! And Other Fantasies was recently reissued in 2008 after being unavailable for over 30 years. Shel was always a believer in letting his work do the talking for him--few authors have ever done it better.

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Bought for myself at the ripe old age of 41 to nurture my inner child! I loved this book as a kid and I am happy I love myself enough to gift it to myself!
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Melissa A Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Not many books are so simple yet so profound without having to TELL its readers what to think.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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Not many books are so simple yet so profound without having to TELL its readers what to think. Even the minimalist illustrations are beautifully done.

This book has so many interpretations & messages, but the true beauty is how it allows its readers to explore their own emotions and come to their own conclusions. For my four young children, they have discussions throughout the book about why the tree was happy (or was the tree truly happy), why the boy was sad, if the tree should have given everything, what happens if we take everything from nature, etc.

I’ve read some of the 1 star reviews stating the messages are negative and unhealthy for children and should be avoided at all costs. I disagree. This book allows children to experience feelings and explore them.

In a society where we have everyone telling us how we should feel or what we should or shouldn’t do….. maybe, just maybe, allowing our children to explore their own emotions is one of the greatest gifts we can give, and this book does a wonderful job of doing just that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book
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The book was in perfect new condition. It arrived early. It’s a great book. Many lessons. On the age- I bought it for my pregnant niece who is expecting my great nephew. She can read this book from now (after the shower and she get it) until who knows it’s got lessons in it that anyone at any age can benefit from. Get it!!!
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Beverly DeSuza
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Gives
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This children’s book has been my favorite for years! The lesson it teaches is that true, pure love gives and gives even when not reciprocated. This is such a profound character lesson for children to be exposed to at an early age. Yet the literary language used portrays this lesson easily. So well written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick read with lessons for all.
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Easy read with good illustrations and pointed lesson.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for All Ages!
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The book arrived on time and was packed nicely. I purchased this book for my six-year-old son and I can't wait for us to read it together.
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Thomas G. Bradford
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book!
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I read this book as a child, and upon seeing a reference to it in an old journal entry, I noticed I remembered it well. So I bought a copy to refresh my memory and it almost sort of made me cry at the end. When you can tell a story with so few words, with such simple visual illustrations, that gives such a moral life lesson, that the truth of it is so self evident it makes you cry, that's a special kind of accomplishment!
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joann raeder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Children's book
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Needed a book for a child and this book was reccomend to me. Very good children's book. Glad I bought it.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Fav book
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Favorite book growing up, although it was much cheaper. I guess it’s considered an antique haha.. but it came in perfect condition for my niece!
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Gabriele barbosa
5.0 out of 5 stars nao lemos ainda
Reviewed in Brazil on February 27, 2024
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Christie Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Words of Wisdom
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2024
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It only takes about 10 minutes to read and the illustrations say more than the font. A Good Reminder of why 10 minutes spent thinking about Time and how I am spending it. A childhood
favourite is even better rereading it now because it's a totally different message when I am just leaving Middle Age and entering the Rest of My Story. I was surprised to see that Shel Silverstein was on my Kindle Unlimited recommendations and the Timing was Perfect. A very good example of the importance of illustrations in literature. I Love Books and I can't wait to reread the other ebooks Silverstein has written now that I can have them on my tablet. It's great that Kindle is so good at tailoring the suggested content for Me, I would never have looked for these books on my own. No, I am Not Being Sarcastic! I am going to have to buy stuff anyway, why not have a computer, more accurate than my family members, show me the things I want.
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Nina Hopewell
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in Germany on April 5, 2024
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I bought this for my 2 year old daughter and even tho she's so little, she loves the book. This will last us for years, since the story is so timeless
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beau message
Reviewed in France on August 1, 2023
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Facile à lire même pour des débutants en anglais.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Tunna blad men vacker saga.
Reviewed in Sweden on January 25, 2023
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Reviewed in Sweden on January 25, 2023
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Annars är sagan jätte söt och skulle få 5 stjärnor!
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