"Once there was a Tree .
Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein\'s poignant pictur.
The Giving Tree , a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein, has been a classic favorite for generations. and she loved a little boy." The Giving Tree is fiftyCelebrate with this special edition that features a stunning metallic green jacket and a gold anniversary sticker. . . "Once there was a Tree