The Giving Tree by Silverstein, Shel

by Silverstein, Shel | HC | Acceptable
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Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780060256661
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060256664
ISBN-13
9780060256661
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20646

Product Key Features

Book Title
Giving Tree
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1964
Topic
Love & Romance, Classics, General, Family / Multigenerational
Illustrator
Yes, Silverstein, Shel
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Shel Silverstein
Format
Library Binding

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16.4 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
64-011840
Reviews
If you're looking for a children's book that teaches generosity or unselfishness, most people will point you right to The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein's lovely story of a tree that will do anything for the boy it loves-and for good reason. This classic is always a good place to start.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
18
Grade From
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
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. This household classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans. "Once there was a 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. 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. 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. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation., 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. This household classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans. "Once there was a 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. 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. 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. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns , the new book from Shel Silverstein

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