Arbor Alma/the Giving Tree

Arbor Alma/the Giving Tree (Latin Edition) by Shel Silverstein (2002) The Giving Tree is about the impact a tree has on a boy's life. As a child, the boy spends all his time with the tree. As he gets older, he only visits the tree when he needs something. Eventually the tree has given all of its parts to the boy and it is just a stump. When the little boy is very old he comes back to the tree and sits on the tree stump and the tree is happy again.

This book is all black and white and drawn entirely in pen. This book is appropriate for children of all ages. It could be used for a lesson on generosity and selfishness. The Giving Tree contains a great message that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. ( )

This is a beautiful book that makes me cry every time I read it. The trea who continuously gives her beloved boy what he needs regaurdless of her own need. The simple line illustrations are wonderful and add to the mood of the book. This would be a great book to reinforce the concept of sharing, and selfless behavior. Great book to read aloud in the classroom.