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While I feel like this book has a sad ending, it teaches us an important message and really makes us reflect on helping others as well as how we can help ourselves (Mar 17, 2021)
Brittany M.
Topton, Pennsylvania
A childhood favorite of mine that I am now passing down to my daughter. Love this book and its message. Jul 19, 2022
Mesa, Arizona
While this book teaches children generosity, it also teaches them to give all of themselves to please others. It does not teach healthy boundaries, so we don't read it. Mar 12, 2022
Abilene, Texas
An all time favorite book for my husband and I and we love to read it to our daughter! Jun 01, 2021
Beaumont, Canada
While I feel like this book has a sad ending, it teaches us an important message and really makes us reflect on helping others as well as how we can help ourselves Mar 17, 2021
Scottsdale, Arizona
Don't buy this unless you want to fall into a pit of despair and depression thinking about this poor tree and the metaphor it has for life. Also Shel's picture on the back literally scares our child. Sep 11, 2020
Issaquah , Washington
Classic! I loved this book as an educator and now as a mother with my children! Apr 06, 2020
Asheville, North Carolina
Great message and a classic Feb 21, 2020
Penacook, New Hampshire
A classic! But I don’t fhink this belongs on a baby shelf. It’s more appropriate for elementary aged kiddos. Loving endlessly is a complex moral of the story. Illustrations are simple. Feb 04, 2020
United States of America
This is book is all about a boy taking from nature until nothing is left. Yet somehow this is not the moral it wants you to learn. Oct 25, 2019
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A Fan Favorite, being an old librarian and now working with babies and toddlers, this is a great book for your children to grow up with. Oct 21, 2019
Glendora , California
I love this book but cry every time I read it because one day I’ll be an old stump with nothing left to give but love. Jun 12, 2019
Kansas City , Missouri
This book might be a little deep for young kids, but I love the books with lessons. Dec 01, 2018
Huntington beach, California
Seriously the sweetest book ever! Such a classic. Oct 07, 2018
Plano, Texas
One of the best books in our collection by far. We read this book to our son so many nights and hope he keeps the book forever. Sep 16, 2018
Park Ridge, New Jersey
Classic children's book with a theme. I always find this one a little sad though when I read it to my kids. Demonstrative of a parents love for their children. Jan 05, 2018
New market, Maryland
One of my favorites when I was little so like to read it to my daughter too so it becomes one of her favorites. Dec 09, 2017
Spokane, Washington
Love this book, good way for kids to learn selflessness & giving! Makes me cry everytime I read it though. Hands down a must have though! Nov 10, 2017
Aurora, Colorado
A great story about a little boy who was loved by a tree. Oct 18, 2017
San Gabriel, California
One of my childhood favorites and hoping it'll be for my son as well! Sep 30, 2017
Auburn, Alabama
One of my favorite childhood books. Teaching kids about sharing Sep 28, 2017
Cold Spring, Minnesota
we read this some nights to our oldest and she likes it but its still a little to long for her I think Sep 16, 2017
Belleville , Illinois
This story makes me cry every time. So good Aug 07, 2017
Piqua, Ohio
My mom wrote in my copy that she gave me a long time ago that she hoped one day I understood this book. It has always touched me but as a mother I understand wanting to give my everything to a child. Jul 15, 2017
Idaville, Indiana
All time favorite in our house. Jun 19, 2017
San Clemente , California
I love this book and its message. Jun 10, 2017
Parker, Colorado
I'm not sure how you can not love this book. A poignant commentary on our consumer culture (not necessarily negative, but important for kids to realize). It stuck with me from when I was a kid. May 29, 2017
York, Pennsylvania
Love this story about selflessness and love. It is sad but touching. My oldest has the attention span to sit through it and sometimes my two year old will. May 14, 2017
Holmes, Pennsylvania
Another classic book. I read it to my son while I was still pregnant. It reminds me of my childhood. May 12, 2017
Murrysville, Pennsylvania
One of my favorite books!!! My kids love it and I love reading it. This is one I never tire of reading. The story line is so sweet of the tree never ceasing to give...similar to a parent with a child. May 01, 2017
Colorado Springs , Colorado
Sweet, but sad classic book. One of our favorites. Feb 28, 2017
Metamora, Michigan
One of my favorite children's books when I grew up. Such a great story! Feb 21, 2017
Maquoketa, Iowa
Another of mommy's favorite stories. My littles don't understand the message yet, but someday soon they will - it's such a good story with an important lesson about not taking things for granted! Feb 15, 2017
Bellevue, Iowa
My favorite children's book. I've been reading this to my son since he was 1, now 3, and he just told me, that we should get the tree some apples and oranges to make her happy.My heart melted a little Jan 21, 2017
Boston, Massachusetts
Great book on true love! Also recommend the song by Nanci Griffith. I played the song for my 3 month old and she would cozy right up! Dec 29, 2016
Massapequa Park, New York
Love this book & the meaning it teaches! One of my favorites growing up & now I can share it with my little girl Dec 06, 2016
Billerica, Massachusetts
I love this book, but it's really sad. I avoid reading it when I'm feeling emotional. But it's a beautiful story. Oct 16, 2016
San jose, California
Great book. Wonderful story. Black and white but it's ok. Learn about giving Oct 14, 2016
Anchorage, Alaska
It's a beautiful book, but it just makes me so sad that most times I can't bear to read it! Jul 06, 2016
Menlo Park, California
My all time favorite. But wait to read this until babes are at least toddlers. They'll need a longer attention span. Great lesson. Mar 28, 2016
Litchfield, Connecticut
Classic Feb 08, 2016
Long Beach, California
More for older kids but definitely a book that parents love to read to their kids. It pulls at the heartstrings. Jan 30, 2016
Dayton, Ohio
Wonderful, but I have to hold back tears when I read it to my kiddo.. Classic book. A must have. Jan 16, 2016
Hopatcong, New Jersey
This book is great no matter what age you are. Its a must for any collection of books. Jul 23, 2015
Keizer, Oregon
Another classic! May 18, 2015
St Paul, Minnesota
This might be my favorite book to read to him. So sweet and charming. Oct 07, 2014
St Paul, Minnesota
Such a sweet sweet story! Oct 07, 2014
Kennesaw, Georgia
One of my all time favorites. Good story, great lessons, simple illustrations. Oct 01, 2014
Phoenix, Arizona
My first grader just read me my copy from when I was in first grade. Awesome classic with a heartwarming, tear jerking ending. Sep 30, 2014
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