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 household classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans.
"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."
So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. 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.
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. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.
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So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
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. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.
This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
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Book Description hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 4BQG53003EE4_ns
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Good. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 4BQM2A002J3B_ns
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I3N01
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I5N01
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I3N01
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I5N01
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I5N00
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I5N00
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.86. Seller Inventory # G0060256664I5N00
Book Description Condition: Good. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Library Binding. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3946255-6