--- product_id: 1274565 title: "The Giving Tree" price: "€ 25.65" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1274565-the-giving-tree store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 4.8/5 star rating from 36,537 readers Timeless story of growth & giving Classic hardcover edition The Giving Tree **Price:** € 25.65 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌳 Unlock timeless wisdom with every page β€” the gift that keeps on giving! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Giving Tree - **How much does it cost?** € 25.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1274565-the-giving-tree) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Iconic Hardcover:** Durable, beautifully illustrated edition perfect for gifting or collecting - β€’ **Emotional Resonance:** Evokes deep reflection on life, generosity, and connection - β€’ **A Story for All Ages:** Engages both children and adults with profound simplicity - β€’ **Perfect Bedtime Read:** Short, impactful dialogues and art make it ideal for nightly rituals - β€’ **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Ranks #1 in Children's Christmas Books and top 15 in Classics ## Overview The Giving Tree is a beloved hardcover children's book by Shel Silverstein, celebrated for its simple yet profound narrative about the lifelong bond between a boy and a tree. With over 36,000 glowing reviews and top rankings in children's literature, this classic edition combines beautiful illustrations and a heartfelt message that resonates across generations, making it a must-have for families and thoughtful gift-givers alike. ## Description From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. The Giving Tree is a meaningful gift for milestone events such as graduations, birthdays, and baby showers. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back . He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half , Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? , The Missing Piece , The Missing Piece Meets the Big O , and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree , and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends , A Light in the Attic , Falling Up , Every Thing On It , Don't Bump the Glump! , and Runny Babbit plus Runny Babbit Returns . Review: The best children's books are the ones you also enjoy as an adult - Writing a great children's book, specially for the ages where the adult is the one doing most of the reading, is hard. Either the book is too complicated for the child to understand or too boring or direct for the adult. This is one of those classics where both the child and the adult reader are going to finish the book and think about what they just read. The book goes through the life of a tree and a kid that are forever connected, through what they give to each other. Its a beautiful tale about what is really important in life, something many adults forget as they grow older and work drives everything they do. You can connect a lot of what is in the book with the malaises we see in the world today, so even if it was written over 60 years ago, we're still facing the same issues. All this is written in a way that is easy and simple for the child to understand, with short dialogs, beautiful art and just enough pages to be a great bedtime read. I always love when I get to enjoy the books I read to my kids as much or even more than they do and this is one of those, recommended! Review: Classic Children's Book - Classic children’s story book, Great addition to any Shel Silverstein collection. Book was purchased used, arrived quickly and in great condition. ## Features - The Giving Tree - Children's Book, Hardcover ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #233 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Children's Christmas Books (Books) #4 in Children's Beginner Readers #11 in Children's Classics | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 36,688 Reviews | ## Images ![The Giving Tree - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wiGMKadmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best children's books are the ones you also enjoy as an adult *by M***. on January 17, 2026* Writing a great children's book, specially for the ages where the adult is the one doing most of the reading, is hard. Either the book is too complicated for the child to understand or too boring or direct for the adult. This is one of those classics where both the child and the adult reader are going to finish the book and think about what they just read. The book goes through the life of a tree and a kid that are forever connected, through what they give to each other. Its a beautiful tale about what is really important in life, something many adults forget as they grow older and work drives everything they do. You can connect a lot of what is in the book with the malaises we see in the world today, so even if it was written over 60 years ago, we're still facing the same issues. All this is written in a way that is easy and simple for the child to understand, with short dialogs, beautiful art and just enough pages to be a great bedtime read. I always love when I get to enjoy the books I read to my kids as much or even more than they do and this is one of those, recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Children's Book *by R***. on May 19, 2026* Classic children’s story book, Great addition to any Shel Silverstein collection. Book was purchased used, arrived quickly and in great condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book! *by L***D on May 17, 2026* One of the best baby shower gifts I love to give. 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