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- Author: Shel Silverstein
- Genre: children
- Publication Date: 1964
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Pages: 64
- ISBN: 9780060256654
- Has been translated into over 30 languages
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The Giving Tree is a children's book about the relationship between a tree and a boy.
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Plot Synopsis
The Giving Tree follows a friendship between a growing boy and a tree. The story begins as the tree is full grown and healthy and the boy is very young. The tree provides the child with shade, apples and a branch to hang a swing on. As the boy gets older he asks more of the tree and is never turned down. Eventually the boy, who has now become a man, cuts the tree down in order to make a boat. To which the tree does not protest. Many years later, the man returns old and whithered to the tree, which has nothing left but a stump. The man requests that he be allowed to sit and rest on the stump while he waits for his death, the tree once again, happily gives him what is requested.Critical Reception
The Giving Tree is widely considered to be a classic children's book but there is much debate over it's interpreation. Some view the boy as a selfish predator, using the tree to death. Others see the relationship as that of a parent and son, where both the tree and the child's actions are reasonable.
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The Giving Tree Questions
Should I give up my Bonsai tree? 1 AnswerHmm, you would normally see something by 4 weeks. I would say, give it another 2 weeks and see what happens. Maybe you missed a step? Did you soak them overn... read more
Papaya tree in Mayan civilization? 1 AnswerI do not see any evidence that this is true. The only sites mentioning the idea are suspicious sites selling papaya products. Unless someone else finds somethi... read more
Whose insurance co is responsible if a tree falls on a fence during a storm? 7 AnswersThe owner of the tree has personal liability coverage on their homeowners policy. Fence owners - homeowners coverage may have property damage coverage. The own... read more
Will a dry tree explode, if struck by lightening? 1 AnswerAccording to several articles I have read in the past and to a bit of knowledge, the only reason why lightning cuases things to 'explode' is becasue of the high... read more
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The Giving Tree Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Shel Silverstein
- ShelSilverstein.com
- Wikipedia: Shel Silverstein
- FamousPoetsandPoems.com: Shel Silverstein Profile
- Poets.org: Shel Silverstein Profile
- The Shel Silverstein Archive
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YMCA hosts variety of free community events: The giving tree will be displayed in the lobby with cards attached to it, and interested par..
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BEST MASSAGE: "The Giving Tree Yoga Studio" in Astoria. 2 stops from 59th&Lex on N train 2 Astoria-Ditmars Ave. http://tinyurl.com/yanbqsp
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@aevs37 what is the answer? im stumped like the giving tree!
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Just finished decorating the Vision House giving tree with the family at TeamTroy. You need to stop by and pick a... http://bit.ly/6mUNRd
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@13beccaFOD - Wow! Great idea for the Giving Tree at church! Don't really buy for anyone else.
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