The Giving Tree 40th Anniversary Edition Book with CD
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Book Description
To say that this particular apple tree is a "giving tree" is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks fo... More
Book Information
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Binding | Library Binding (49 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 64 |
ISBN-10 | 0060745932 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0060745936 |
Publication Date | 03/2004 |
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7/18/2015 Mae Curran said:
tags: Inspired me, I recommend, I read
In our school we have "Value's of the Month". November is "Generosity". We read this book and then the children bring in apples. I bring home the apples, peel them, cut them, and then put them into individual baggies for the children to add to a bowl with apple pie ingredients. I mix everything ... more
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12/1/2014 Laurette Cooper said: I aspire to write as well! What does it mean to give?
tags: I recommend
tags: I recommend
10/4/2013 Kenny Cordova said: Best example of simplicity and reader appeal.
tags: I recommend, I read, Inspired me
tags: I recommend, I read, Inspired me
12/13/2012 Marie Rose said: A prized possession. We should all strive harder to be more like the Giving Tree in the book.
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tags: Shel Silverstein, picture books, lovely, Inspired me, tender
11/18/2010 Marty Flynn said:
The best children's book ever written for adults
tags: I recommend, I read
tags: I recommend, I read
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
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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.Susanna 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.
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
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.
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....
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