The Giving Tree

by Shel Silverstein

First published 1964

A young boy discovers a wondrous tree that provides him with apples, shade, and a place to play. As he grows, the tree continues to give, offering her branches, her trunk, and eventually her very existence to satisfy the boy's ever-increasing needs. Through this bittersweet tale, we witness the profound love and sacrifice that can exist between a person and nature.

Genres: nature, environment, childrens, childrens-classics

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: found-family

64 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins

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