I never liked that book. Can anyone explain the appeal, or why anyone would think it’s appropriate for children? Same questions apply for The Little Prince.
That has to be Silverstein’s worst book. The message seems to be that the “givers” should just keep giving to the “takers” until there’s nothing left to give. And then maybe they’ll be happy? As they die?
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cracker65 over 3 years ago
We are all tree stumps
annqueue over 3 years ago
I never liked that book. Can anyone explain the appeal, or why anyone would think it’s appropriate for children? Same questions apply for The Little Prince.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Papa Goriot docet.
JD_Rhoades over 3 years ago
He’s not wrong.
Chris over 3 years ago
good idea.
cdward over 3 years ago
That has to be Silverstein’s worst book. The message seems to be that the “givers” should just keep giving to the “takers” until there’s nothing left to give. And then maybe they’ll be happy? As they die?
T577 Brown Bunny/Vegetable Patch 62 over 3 years ago
Oh, Dan or maybe oh, Don, your half-brother God keeps getting all the audibles. OH NOAH!!!!!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Chump more than stump
Julie478 Premium Member over 3 years ago
✨Bonus Panel✨
https://www.fowllanguagecomics.com/the-giving-tree-bonus-panel/
MAGA Premium Member over 3 years ago
Stop. Stop being a liberal tool.
The man behind the slaughter over 3 years ago
I read “The Giving Tree” a few years ago, I don’t remember any of it and I’m happy about that.
Marisa Ruffolo Premium Member over 3 years ago
I totally love that the mama goose has hair!
smorbie the great and beautiful over 3 years ago
I have to agree with him. I always felt like that was the worst book to read to a child.
Moonshadow Elves over 2 years ago
I hate that book.