The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein, bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, tells a tale of love and acceptance in this poignant picture book adored for over fifty years. This cherished classic is beloved by both young readers and lifelong fans. "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 giving and a serene acceptance of the capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would visit 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 desired more from the tree, and the tree continued to give and give and give. This tender story, filled with both sadness and consolation, will warm your heart.