The Giving Tree

Silverstein, Shel

ISBN 10: 0060256656 / ISBN 13: 9780060256654

Published by Harper & Row, Publishers, New York, Evanston, and London, 1964

About this Item

Circa 1970 early printing; unstated. Isbn no. at copyright page. Large 7" x 9" design. Green pictorial boards matching original wrapper design, light wear. Pages near fine, clean. Vintage name at half-title page. Illustrated throughout story by Silverstein with his appropriately simple, but moving imagery. Bind fine; hinges intact. Pictorial dust wrapper, clean w/few chips; price-clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Front panel of wrapper, as boards, features the tree dropping an apple to the young boy in shades of green with red. Back panel features classic b&w protrait of Shel Silverstein by Jerry Yulsman. Three reviews of Silverstein's "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" first published in 1963, on rear flap by Kirkus, N.Y. Times and Publishers' Weekly. Near fine early issue in good wrapper. The Giving Tree is a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein remains a touching favorite for generations. Since it was first published, Shel Silverstein's poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and this perennial favorite The Giving Tree! He also penned classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. Unpaginated; apprx. 40 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Giving Tree
• Publisher: Harper & Row, Publishers, New York, Evanston, and London
• Publication Date: 1964
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060256656
• ISBN 13: 9780060256654
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: Silverstein, Shel
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

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 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.

The Giving Tree is a meaningful gift for milestone events such as graduations, birthdays, and baby showers.

Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit plus Runny Babbit Returns.

About the Author

Shel Silverstein 's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.