The Giving Tree

by Silverstein, Shel

Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree is a children’s picture book that tells the life stories of a female apple tree and a boy who are able to communicate with each other. In very few words with minimalist drawings, Silverstein’s popular parable explores not only the gift of giving, but also one’s capacity to love.   The Giving Tree received much recognition and praise, making lists such as “Top 100 Picture Books” by School Library Journal, “100 Greatest Books for Kids” by Parent & Child magazine, and “Best Children’s Books” by Goodreads as well as ranking 14th on the "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books” by Publishers Weekly. It has been translated into more than 30 languages.

First Edition Identification

With only 5,000-7,000 copies, the first edition of The Giving Tree was published by Harper & Row in 1964. The dust jacket on first editions list the original price of $2.50.

Other Collectible or Notable Editions

Harper Collins published a 50th Anniversary hardcover edition of The Giving Tree in 2014. This edition features a metallic green jacket and a gold anniversary sticker on the cover.

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1964
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New York, Evanston, and London: Harper & Row, 1964. First edition. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 7". Shel Silverstein. A lovely first impression copy of Shel Silverstein's important and influential children's novel, illustrated by Silverstein throughout, in an early impression dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this work, with the four line colophon to… Read more about this item
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1964
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Harper & Row, 1964. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 5th printing with $3.95 price on flap but first edition photo on back of dust jacket. Near fine book in very good dust jacket. Lower corner of front flap clipped but upper corner with price not clipped. Previous owner's inscription on front free end paper. 6… Read more about this item
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1964
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0060256656
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New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964. First Edition/Early Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. A scarce early printing likely from late 1960's very early 70's with author photo on back sporting hair. In green pictorial boards with ding to bottom front corner, some rubbing to spine ends and edgewear. Previous owner's name to front pastedown and some very faint… Read more about this item
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Clean and Unmarked Text: New York: Harper & Row, 1964 / First Edition / Early Reprint Hardback : hard cover edition in good plus condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. Some minor bumping or scuffs. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading on the subject. A good… Read more about this item
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1964
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The Giving Tree  [Pictorial Children's Reader, Learning to Read, Skill Building, Charming Story of Selfless Acts of kindness and friendship]

The Giving Tree [Pictorial Children's Reader, Learning to Read, Skill Building, Charming Story of Selfless Acts of kindness and friendship]

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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harpercollins Childrens Books 1964 / Evil Eye Music Inc 1992 Gift Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in a Good Dust Jacket with some egdewear and slight chipping. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading… Read more about this item
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1964
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New York: Harper & Row. 1964. First Edition; Early Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in boards. Owner personalization opposite title page. Unpaginated. .
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1964
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New York, Evanston, and London : Harper & Row, Publishers , 1964. Circa 1970 early printing; unstated. Isbn no. at copyright page. Large 7" x 9" design. Green pictorial boards matching original wrapper design, light wear. Pages near fine, clean. Vintage name at half-title page. Illustrated throughout story by Silverstein with his… Read more about this item
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1964
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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harper and Row Publishers 1964; Early Reprint (6 Lines of Text, Silverstein Copyright holder) Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in a Good Dust Jacket with some edge wear, price-clipped and some very lights marks and scuffs (see photos). … Read more about this item
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1964
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New York: Harper & Row. 1964. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Good price clipped dust jacket. Both front flap corners clipped. Owner personalization on front pastedown. 1 inch open tear on bottom of rear gutter and rear flap. Faint soiling along spine and rear gutter. .
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THE GIVING TREE

by Shel Silverstein

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1964
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New York: Harper & Row. 1964. First Edition; Early Printing. Hardcover. 0060256656 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Small closed tear on top front panel. Early Printing no ISBN and 9.95 price on the front flap. ; 57 pages .
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The Giving Tree [Pictorial Children's Reader, Learning to Read, Skill building]

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Clean and Unmarked Text: New York: Harper & Row, 1964 / First Edition / Early Reprint Hardback in Dust Cover : hard cover edition in good plus condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. First free end paper removed, otherwise clean and tight. Some minor bumping or scuffs. Overall good / nice copy of… Read more about this item
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THE GIVING TREE

THE GIVING TREE

by Shel Silverstein

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The Giving Tree

by Shel Silverstein

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by Shel Silverstein

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1964
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by Shel Silverstein

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