The Giving Tree
Book Description
The Giving Tree was written by Shel Silverstein. The Giving Tree was published by HarperCollins Publishers.
Book Information
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Binding | Paperback (49 editions) |
| Reading Level | Uncategorized |
| # of Pages | N/A |
| ISBN-10 | B000OEKUMA |
| Publication Date | /1998 |
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12/13/2012 Marie Rose said: A prized possession. We should all strive harder to be more like the Giving Tree in the book.
tags: Inspired me, lovely, picture books, Shel Silverstein, tender
tags: Inspired me, lovely, picture books, Shel Silverstein, tender
11/18/2010 Marty Flynn said:
The best children's book ever written for adults
tags: I read, I recommend
tags: I read, I recommend
11/17/2009 jacklyn curb said:
tags: I recommend, I read
As a boy grows a favorite tree gives him everything she has to offer to make him happy. The themes are plentiful in this book without a lot of words. There is only one sentence per page, with the exception of two or three pages. This layout builds interest and apprehension for what is next. There is... more
tags: I recommend, I read
10/19/2009 Terry David Johnson said: This is one that I enjoyed as a child, as well as, reading to my children. Truly one of the all time
greats.
tags: Inspired me
tags: Inspired me
10/15/2009 Kimberly Sparks said: This book takes me back to my childhood, I enjoy reading it to my own children.
tags: I recommend
tags: I recommend
9/5/2009 RJ McGill said: I remember my Mom reading this book to me - just as I read it to my daughter and I hope one day to share it with my grandchildren...it is a simple, yet beautiful book that has stood the test of time - a real classic!
tags: I recommend, I read, Inspired me, Classic
tags: I recommend, I read, Inspired me, Classic
6/5/2009 Amira Qattan said:
This heartwarming story tells the tale of a boy and his friendship with a tree. At the beginning of the story the boy is very young and he loves the tree very much. He plays in her leaves, climbs on her trunk and eats her apples and this makes her very happy. As time goes by the boy becomes a teenag... more
4/15/2009 J.S. Watt said: This is absolutely one of the most wonderful stories I have ever read. An excellent example of sharing.
tags: Inspired me
tags: Inspired me
4/10/2009 Hiram Todd said: I was a Teen when I read this book and I sure did enjoy it!
12/5/2008 Tom Hannah said: Everyone dreams of writing a story as timeless as this. Shel Silversteins masterpiece.
tags: I recommend
tags: I recommend
10/15/2008 Danielle Brewer said: It always makes me a little sad...but in a good way.
9/25/2008 celia Leary said: Beautiful book with a great message. I cried when reading it
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
9/14/2008 Patz Fowle said: The Giving Tree is one of my all time favorite children's books! This moving parable was inspirational in writing my own book, Remember When.
tags: Inspired me, Shel Silverstein, remember when, empathy, compassion
tags: Inspired me, Shel Silverstein, remember when, empathy, compassion
3/6/2008 Diana Evans said: I received this book as a gift and cried the first time I read it...great message....great read....
2/15/2008 Lilly Fluger said: Brilliant. Simple. Charming and heart warming every time.
1/8/2008 b d said: What a wonderful book with deep meaning. One of my favorites to share with the wee little people in my life and the big ones too!
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