The Giving Tree | Negative reviewers just don't get it

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The Giving Tree

	The Giving Tree HarperCollins, 1992 - 64 pages average customer review:based on 598 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

'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.

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. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.

Ages 10+

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Negative reviewers just don't get it

This is on my list of must-read books at the listofbests site. For any potential negative comment, please consider the point of view in the story. I just asked my teenage son if he remembered the book. His response:
"It's about the dark side of human personality. The kid just takes and takes and is greedy and never gives anything back."
Perfect summary. The fact that my son understands the negative impact of such behavior tells me this book was absolutely appropriate. Lessons such as this are why my son helps me in most areas of my life and doesn't just taketaketake.
A reader who can't understand that the point is that being a taker without giving is bad, then it is a very sad statement about that person's morals.

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The Giving Tree

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Good for the parent and the child

There are not many books for this age group that the parent gets more out if it than the child.

The Giving tree is an great story that is hard for young ones to comprehend the first time through, but still fun to hear. As you read it over and over to them will understand and appreciate it more.

This has many similarities to stories like Dr. Suess' "The Lorax"

Stories like these are inspirations for content I create on the [...] storybooks site.

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A GOOD STORY ABOUT LOVE AND THE PERFECT HAPPINESS OF GODs' handy WORK!

Hello spiritual family,
This book is about loving caring and being blessed by God.
Sincerely,
Michael E Litchmore

great gift!

This is a wonderful story that I believe every child should hear. The emotion from the story is incredible. I read it to my son all the time. I would recommend this book as a gift to someone special in your life!

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