The Giving Tree

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Call Number: E SIL
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E SIL	4-week checkout	On Shelf

"40th anniversary edition"--Label on dust jacket.
Originally published: New York : Harper & Row, c1964.
A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.

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Amazing and sweet submitted by lec.dank on July 26, 2013, 10:22pm When I was little it made me cry. It was such a bitter sweet ending. :)

Cute submitted by ECReader on August 2, 2013, 7:03pm This book is cute and perfect for little and big kids! :)

Sweet submitted by AprilCDB on July 27, 2016, 10:50am A very sweet story about a very giving tree and a boy who thinks he needs more to be happy. Good life lessons to be learned from this book.

So sweet submitted by missdehlia on August 25, 2017, 2:16pm This book still makes me cry, but I love it!

Classic submitted by majean on August 8, 2018, 7:10pm This is a classic book of childhood that is good for adults, too. It might make some young children sad, though.

A heartfelt story submitted by cayluebeck on July 22, 2020, 7:49pm This children's book is simple, yet profound in its meaning. I absolutely adore the emotional message this story brings. I think kids will surprise you by how well they can handle sad stories with grace and honesty.

Touching story submitted by Mel Ruiz on August 19, 2021, 6:08pm The giving tree is one of my favorite books (even when I have grown it). I love reading about books and the kindness (I believe) they have toward humans even when they don't see to appreciate what the trees do for us.