![]() Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. ![]() To say that this particular apple tree is a "giving tree" is an understatement. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.Īnd don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein! ![]() But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.Įvery 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. So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. ![]() "Once there was a tree.and she loved a little boy." This household classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans. From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. ![]()
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