
The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein (1964)
“Sixty-four pages. No chapters. One of the most argued-over books in American children's literature — a story so simple it splits readers into opposite camps.”
EraContemporary / Children's Literature
Pages64
Difficulty★☆☆☆☆ Accessible
AP Appearances0
Major Themes
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love
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selfishness
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nature
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generosity
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aging
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gratitude
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