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The Giving Tree

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The Giving Tree tells the poignant story of a boy and a tree. As the boy grows into manhood, the tree selflessly offers parts of herself to meet his needs, illustrating themes of generosity and unconditional love.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children and adults alike, this book resonates with readers interested in lessons of love, giving, and the bonds between people and nature.

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This story of a boy who grows to manhood, and of a tree that gives him her bounty through the years, is a moving parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love.

Included on a list of 100 favourite books, as voted for by children, and published by the National Education Association (USA).

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Brightly praises The Giving Tree as a classic children's book that beautifully teaches lessons about generosity and unselfishness, making it a great starting point for those seeking such values in literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060256654

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 1964

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult, Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Shel Silverstein (1930 -1999) was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer-songwriter, musician and playwright. His incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began in 1963 with the publication of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books, including the perennial favourite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections, such as Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic.

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