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The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree

This simple and timeless tale written by Shel Silverstein chronicles the lifelong relationship between a boy and a tree who loves him. She gives him shade, apples and a place to play, but, as the child grows, he demands more of the tree and she gives him everything she has. While this book is a "message book," it leaves much to interpretation, offering readers a chance to draw their own conclusions about giving, taking, and what it means to love someone unconditionally. Click here for more product details .

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alr1 Location: Bay Area, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: expecting
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: suburban settler
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5 out of 5 5 5
Date: June 29, 2009
Beautiful story
This is a meaningful, poignant story that teaches about giving and life (save the second half for later, when your child is ready to absorb heavier themes). We received this as a baby shower gift, and it is the baby's second book (first is Mem Fox's "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes".

The Giving Tree is a classic and worth adding to your child's library.

Review 2 for The Giving Tree

JG Location: Gilroy, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 2
Lifestyle: full-time parent
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 10, 2009
Every child needs this one
This book makes a great gift. I remember it from my own childhood and have my copy to pass down to my kids.

Review 3 for The Giving Tree

brooke Location: NY, NY
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: city dweller
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 9, 2009
a favorite
Such a great story about a tree who loves a boy, with great black and white illustrations.

Review 4 for The Giving Tree

ami451 Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: city dweller
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 5, 2009
Beautiful and with a timeless moral
The Giving Tree is a wonderful book with a great lesson for everyone, from children to adults. A warning- if you are pregnant or at all hormonal, this book will make you cry!

Review 5 for The Giving Tree

laurs126 Location: Manchester, NH
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: other
Kids: 0
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 5, 2009
Great Story About Friendship
This is a touching story about sacrificing for someone you love. A tree gives all he has for the boy he loves, until he has nothing left to give but a stump for him to sit on. Definitely a book to include in every personal library!

Review 6 for The Giving Tree

Kindra Location: CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 2, 2009
Family favorite!
I had this book growing up so I had to buy it for my daughter. It's simple in its design but the message is powerful. Great read for all ages.

Review 7 for The Giving Tree

McMom Location: Chicago, Il
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: office parent
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: June 4, 2009
Perfect gift
Great baby shower gift or when hearing a friends is pregnant. Everyone loves this book.

Review 8 for The Giving Tree

MommyRhiannon Location: Greensboro, NC
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: May 27, 2009
Hug a Tree
This is a keepsake for all generations...I loved it as a child and so does my son! Enjoyed by children of all ages!