The giving tree slipcase mini edition - Shel Silverstein

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This miniature, gold-stamped, and slipcased edition tells the bittersweet fable of a boy who grows to manhood and the tree that gives him her bounty.

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 miniature full-cloth, gold-stamped edition is a beautiful gift, suitable for such occasions as graduation.

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.

And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns , the new book from Shel Silverstein.