The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is a picture book about the lifelong relationship between a tree and a boy. As the boy grows older, he asks increasingly much of the tree, which continues to give parts of itself to meet his needs. Shel Silverstein's simple text and black-and-white illustrations create an open-ended parable about generosity, childhood, sacrifice, and changing human relationships.

by Shel Silverstein

Harper & Row · First published 1964 · 64 pages