Constomer comments:
This book is one of my favorite and most memorable books from my childhood and I am constantly reminded of it in everyday
life. I would recommend it to every child who desires to become a more sensitive, kind, giving, and unselfish person. It
demonstrates the two extremes of friendship: the tree represents the desire to give and give and only receive in return the
vicarious joy that the recipient appreciates one's generosity. The book also demonstrates how selfish and inconsiderate the
young boy is since he simply takes and takes from the tree without any thought to its intrisic value and needs. This type of
relationship has many spiritual analogies, but most importantly, its memorable potrayal in this book gently teaches children how
important it is to share with, to care for, and to respect people around them, especially those people whom they consider to be
friends and family. _The Giving Tree_ is both simple and profound and I highly recommend it to young and old alike.