The Giving Tree (image Pdf) Apr 2026

Once there was a tree... and she loved a little boy. In Shel Silverstein's classic story, , their relationship unfolds through the stages of the boy's life, highlighting a theme of selfless giving. The Story of the Giving Tree

: As the boy grew older, he visited less often. When he did return, he told the tree he wanted money to buy things. The tree, having no money, offered him her apples to sell in the city. The boy took the apples, and the tree was happy. The Giving Tree (image pdf)

You can read or download various versions of the story through resources like the Full Story Text PDF or the Teacher's Activity Guide provided by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Once there was a tree

: Years later, the man returned, wanting a boat to sail away from his troubles. The tree offered her trunk. He cut it down, made a boat, and sailed away. The tree was happy... but not really. The Story of the Giving Tree : As