The giving tree - shel silverstein

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.

The Giving Tree , a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein, has been a classic favorite for generations.

Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silversteins poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of anothers capacity to love in return.

Shel Silversteins incomparable career as a bestselling childrens book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back .

He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half , Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? , The Missing Piece , The Missing Piece Meets the Big O , and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree , and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends , A Light in the Attic , Falling Up , Every Thing On It , Dont Bump the Glump , and Runny Babbit .

And dont miss Runny Babbit Returns , the new book from Shel Silverstein.