April 2025
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, originally published in 1964, remains a compelling and thought-provoking picture book that has sparked both admiration and controversy over the decades. The book follows the life of a boy and his relationship with a tree that loves him unconditionally. As he grows older, the boy continually takes from the tree—its leaves, branches, and eventually, its trunk—until nothing but a stump remains. Despite never receiving thanks, the tree gives everything it has to the boy, demonstrating a level of devotion that raises important questions about love, sacrifice, and the boundaries within relationships.
