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I luv it
I really recommend this book..
That's really true and make me cry
Luv it
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Great for all ages above 4, even adults
I came across this book as an adult and while the book is written for children, the message is a universal one: Selfless love. I couldn't help crying when I got to the end--Silverstein's gentle prose is poetic and inspiring. The book opens a forum for parents to talk to their children about responsible love, giving of self, Mother nature, etc. I plan on buying the book for my godchild when he turns 4; this way we'll be able to talk about the book's message.
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Positive
i read this book a million times and your able to read it to all age groups.
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Makes mommy cry...
Don't know what it is abt this book but it makes me want to cry. My 4 yo loves it but doesn't get the poinancy. If I've had a tough day, I ask him to pick a different book! Overall, good book but if you cry at Kodak commericals, you may want to read this by yourself a few times.
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AGE
must have
Little tikes can read but it will take the older child to actually understand the message... I still cry when I read this one...
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AGE
Many Lessons for Young Readers
This book is one of my favorites. I like to give it to friends along with a box of Kleenex at Christmas time. To me... the book ignites and provokes many feelings. The tree is a friend and comfort to the boy, but as he grows he has no need for her as a playmate... Now he needs her to provide, but he doesn't just take... she gives, and gives... She loves the boy so much that she only wants to see him happy; the way he was as a child. The boy seems to share his love for the tree his entire life -even when he carves into the tree-. It was symbolic from every angle. As long as a parent can explain the book to a child I think it's perfect for all ages. I read it alone when I was in kindergarten. I always disliked the boy for what he did to the tree; I felt that he was killing her. Now that I am older I see that he always came back to her and they really did love each other. I agree with the initial review that the tree was a bit masochistic... okay... maybe over the top masochistic.
My book comes out Spring of 2012 it's called Dream of the Daffodil also perfect for all children.
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Kid, 3 years old
June 15, 2011
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Great way to introduce your kids about unconditional love and giving!
The giving tree is a very sweet yet sad story. But it has an important message! It teaches all to remeber to love and give unconditionally and not to take others love and giving for granted. It shows the repercutions of doing so. Great opritunity to explain these morals to your children and a good reminder for the parents once in a while.
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Extremely sad! A tree keeps giving to a boy, and soon all that's left is a lonely tree stump.
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If the kids are sensitive about nature or are emotional, this book might appear disturbing as the Tree is a character who speaks and has feelings gets slowly chopped down. The upside to this book is its lesson of selfless love, such as a loving parent's love for a child. A book to read with the kids from time to time as they grow up.
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AGE
Beautiful
This book is so sad! I love this book but it is very sad.Love the author very creative and beautiful writer.
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Kid, 11 years old
October 13, 2010
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the giving tree
the book is gret the kids will love it
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Perfect for all ages
i absoutely love this book it is one of my favorite childern's books and i think it is apporite for all ages IN FACT i am doing a storytelling of this book so if you are reading this review I SAY it is apporite for all ages not only 4 and up read it to your 1,2 and 3yr olds they will love it!!!! OH and i know i put 2+ but 1+
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Kid, 12 years old
December 11, 2011
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The Giving Tree
You can have different views on this book. Personally i think its beautiful and simple but every word has its own meaning, and the meanings are deep, and can make you think.
If you read this book in the wrong way, for example if you think the tree is too selfless and kind, and easily gets satisfied for someone elses needs and not for her, guarantee you'll end up not liking it.
If you read it in the other way, the way where the tree is so innocent and happy and is loving, you might just love it the way i do.
Dont let other opinion put you down because at the end of the day, they are not going to benefit from loving or hating, so just go with the flow : )
Hope i helped
from a 12 year old girl, Selwa
xxx
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