|  | Author: Shel Silverstein
Creator: Shel Silverstein
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Rating:  669 reviews
Sales Rank: 532
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 64
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0060586753
EAN: 9780060586751
ASIN: 0060586753
Publication Date: March 2004
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 Abusive Relationship December 19, 2009
JohnJayMA (NYC)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
All this book teaches your child is to take, take, take and never give back in relationship. It's a disgusting story about how to use those who love you.
 Enviro kids lit? I don't think so December 14, 2009
vegbooks
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've heard people cite The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein as an example of environmental children's literature, but I'm not so sure. Of course, the boy's connection with the tree, at least at the beginning of the book, is beautiful -- but why oh why does she keep taking him back, regardless of how he abuses her?? (I can't help but think of the kicked dog who returns to her master with her tail wagging between her legs.)
I'll admit this book does have one good message: Nature is not infinite. Even so, that just doesn't save this book in my eyes.
 Great Book!! December 8, 2009
Irene
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thank you for your fast delivery, the book was received in excellent condition. My child will enjoy this endearing story for years to come.
GREAT BOOK! November 30, 2009
Kelly L. Malin
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Looking forward to reading this to my neice and nephew - wonderful book - arrived in great condition.
The Giving Tree November 23, 2009
Barbara Jean (Cape Cod, MA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
My son received "The Giving Tree" when he was six years old. I still remember the first time I read it to him and he looked at me confused and asked what the story meant. I admit I was stumped to come up with an answer that a six year old could comprehend. Years later, I heard a sermon at my church by a visiting priest and he told the story behind "The Giving Tree". Father Brennan Manning and Shel Silversrein grew up together in a New York neighborhood. One was a Catholic and one was a Jew. After they grew up, they went their separate ways. When they met up again years later, Brennan was a priest and Sheldon had converted to Christianity. Brennan Manning asked Sheldon to express how he saw Jesus. That was the seed that became "The Giving Tree". When I heard this, I totally understood the story. What a simple and beautiful way to describe God's unconditional love for us! As I am looking to select books for my grandchildren, I came across, "The Giving Tree" and read some of the reviews. I felt compelled to write this review after reading about peoples' confusion and some relating to nature, etc. I admit, that I did not read all 200+ reviews, so someone else may have already told the real origin of this book. My daughter became a TOTAL Shel Silverstein fan as she was growing up and we gave her all of Silversteins' books as gifts. In her valedictorian speech, she ended with a quote from one of Sheldons' poems. Just beautiful!
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