September 2010 Guest Editor Simon Bartram: 'The Giving Tree' is a simple and beautiful book. It tells the tale of the long relationship between a boy and a tree. In the beginning the boy's youthful exuberance is matched by the luscious tree that offers itself up as a wonderful playground, perfect for climbing, swinging and exploring.
As the boy grows up however, the tree begins to help him in other ways and their lives remain entwined until time catches up with both of them. This is a charming tale about unconditional friendship and growing old. Shel Silverstein's simple black and white illustrations tell the story perfectly.
Once there was a little tree ...and she loved a little boy. So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk ...and the tree was happy.
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Once there was a little tree ...and she loved a little boy. So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Giving Tree and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Giving Tree features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
Hardback, Book. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Giving Tree was written by Shel Silverstein and published by Particular Books
The Giving Tree has 64 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.