The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, First Edition, 1964

The Giving Tree by Shell Silverstein. Published by Harper Collins and Evil Eye Music in 1964. First edition / early printing. Binding: Hardback Condition VG+ with original dust jacket. A first edition, early printing of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein in stock today, one of the most beloved, enduring children’s books and a quiet meditation on love, generosity, and the passage of time. Through the lifelong relationship between a boy and a tree, Silverstein tells a story that offers new meaning as each page progresses. What begins as a tale of childhood friendship becomes a poignant reflection on devotion, gratitude, and the bonds that shape us.