This story of a boy who grows to manhood, and of a Tree that gives him her bounty through the years, is a moving parable about the gift of Giving and the capacity to love.
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This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.
But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the Tree gave and gave and gave.
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.
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.
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.
This story of a boy who grows to manhood, and of a Tree that gives him her bounty through the years, is a moving parable about the gift of Giving and the capacity to love
