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The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

4.29 AVERAGE

yasmin0_0's review

4.0
hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

good moral of the story and short enough to get the message
i honestly read it cuz of that reel on instagram if you know you know
emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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alexiareviews's review

5.0

Read this to my daughter twice. Glad she knew and understood that the boy’s behavior was selfish and that the tree was sad. Great discussion starter for your child. Several conversations can be had regarding this story.

dawnackroyd's review

3.0

I don't know why I read this book to my class. It isn't because it's heart warming or a wonderful lesson. Mostly, I'm curious about what my students think about the dysfunction and I enjoy the discussions about what they notice. There are always a few kids who really get it but they're not always the ones who speak up first. Most kids have read it before and feel smart because they already know a book I'm reading for story but the great discussions come when someone says, "I think that story is kind of weird."

Maybe I should give it more stars because it's great discussion starter and not something expected in kids books.
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noulakos's review

4.5
emotional reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

aashruti's review

5.0

Touched 💖

Beautiful timeless story
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stopasking's review

4.0

What a sad little story. :(
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saaraa96's review

3.0

نقاشی هایش گوگولی بودن.
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rehzile's review

4.25

the tree ?

giving .