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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1964-01-01
Page Count
57
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9780060256654
Lexile
530
Themes
love
giving
life changes

The Giving Tree

Written and Illustrated by Shel Silverstein
The story of a female apple tree and the boy she loves. Beginning when the boy is child and tracing their connection to his old age, the story illustrates her selfless giving and the effect it has on the boy throughout his life.
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The Giving Tree: Word Search

After reading The Giving Tree by The Giving Tree use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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The Giving Tree Activity Booklet

Inside this kit, you’ll find activities for use in the classroom, library, bookstore, or home that...
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The Giving Tree: Video Animation

Animated video excerpt from Shel Silverstein's book The Giving Tree (music, no sound).
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1964-01-01
Page Count
57
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9780060256654
Lexile
530
Themes
love
giving
life changes
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