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Shel Silverstein - The Giving Tree
68 reviews
A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.
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The Giving Tree...Shel Silverstein and My 1000th Review
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Pros: *Beautiful meaningful book!
Cons: *Not a one!
Bottom Line:
The Giving Tree is a very enjoyable book of life and love and the perfect book for my 1,000th review!
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Shel Silversteins Classic Work- The Giving Tree
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Pros: Remarkable classic story with multiple applications, good mentor text for writing, great illustrations
Cons: none
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What is the value of friendship? Silverstein, in his classic work The Giving Tree, gives opportunity for children to think about life.
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The Tree That Keeps On Giving
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Pros: Good lessons on sacrifices
Cons: None
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This is a great book for people of all ages and I highly recommend it!
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Take your own interpretation
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Pros: Simple story and illustrations
Cons: If taken at face value, the story can be pretty sad. Read More
Is this classic really meant for children?
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Pros: Gets you thinking.
Cons: The message is too sophisticated for children.
Bottom Line:
Unless you have children who are old enough to discuss the various interpretations, I would hold off on reading it with a beginner reader or younger.
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The Giving Tree by Shel SilverStein
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Pros: beautiful story, thought provoking and special
Cons: sad
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One of the most beautiful children's book I know of
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Giving is good, as long as you don't give up your self
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Pros: Teaches children the joys of giving, is a fun book to read.
Cons: it can be interpreted to have a negative meaning.
Bottom Line:
This is a wonderful book to share with your child. It allows you to open up, discuss the story, and actually think about the meaning.
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"And The Tree Was Happy"
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Pros: minimal words, simple drawings, ageless
Cons: adults find religious, philosophical, emotional implications (if they want to)
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This one should be considered a classic if it is not already. A great book. An ageless and timeless book.
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The Giving Tree May Give You Something Also
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Pros: Easy read and a story-line which has been interpreted differently by many.
Cons: Quite simple, quick read with few words and pages.
Bottom Line:
Easy read, can be read in less than 15 minutes, but take the time after reading. Your child may just shock you with their insight.
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The joy of unconditional giving...
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Pros: Excellent message for children, well-written, easy to read
Cons: Explanation of story may be needed for younger children
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This is an excellent story that explores the joy of unconditional love and giving. I recommend this book for all ages and reading levels.
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