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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/411623 Title: The giving tree Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: New York : Harper & Row, [1964] ISBN/ISSN: 0060256656 9780060256654 0060256664 9780060256661 OCLC:411623

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The giving tree

Author:	Shel Silverstein
Publisher:	New York : Harper & Row, [1964]
Edition/Format:	Book : Fiction : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	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.
Rating:	based on 5 rating(s) 3 with reviews

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Genre/Form:	Juvenile fiction Fiction
Material Type:	Fiction, Juvenile audience
Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	Shel Silverstein Find more information about:
ISBN:	0060256656 9780060256654 0060256664 9780060256661
OCLC Number:	411623
Performer(s):	Cowboy Steff with vocal and instrumental acc.
Description:	[57] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents:	The unicorn (4:06) -- Ricky ticky song (2:13) -- The monkey and the elephant (3:30) -- The wonderful soup stone (3:02) -- The giving tree (5:15) -- See that bluebird (2:44) -- Singin' in the kitchen (3:52) -- Daddy, what if (3:08) -- You are (3:58) -- Cloudy sky (4:02).
Responsibility:	by Shel Silverstein.

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This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silvestein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of Read more...

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Great for Parent to Child

by DrHBlack (WorldCat user published 2010-02-13) Very Good

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What a book! I read this book to my 5 year old child and it touched him as it did me. He "got it" as I "got it". Highly recommended story. True to life.

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by marie99 (WorldCat user published 2009-12-17) Excellent

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A true timeless classic, this is a heartwarming tale follows the relationship between a boy and a tree through several decades. I loved it. I think that this is a great read for the beginning reader, and also a great introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as well.

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This book is CLASSIC!

by GreatestMomEver (WorldCat user published 2009-10-02) Excellent

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This book is timeless. I read it with my mother when I was young and now read it with my son. Its a great book that reflects life in such a beautiful way!

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