The Giving Tree in my opinion is the BEST children's book?

Question

what do you think? I tend to give it as a gift quite often and the parents and children always love it.

I am glad the majorty feels the way I do, I didn't find it too "maudlin" at all.
I think it actually taught a child about unconditional love and help to make, also, the children who read aware of what an unappreciative taking person can be like and hopefully learn from that. I think it has many lessons in it.
I still cry too. I haven't read it in a while though! Maybe I will when I need a good bawl!

Answer 1

Although it's kinda sad, it really IS such a valuable story. It certainly should be on every child's reading list. Incredibly moving and well told. Shel Silverstein ROCKS!

Answer 2

"The Giving Tree" is excellent. I still like it as a grown up; I even have a copy in Latin for practice. Another amazing book that I still remember and cherish is "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Harold and the Purple Crayon". Someone mentioned Philip Pullman, and His Dark Materials is a great series, for adults and children alike, but probably best for older children.

Answer 3

There are so many excellent children's books. How do you choose just one?

Among the favorites in our family are Dr. Seuss's The Lorax and Hooray! for Diffendoofer Day. The Giving Tree is also in our collection. I must admit, I am also surprised and pleased by Jamie Lee Curtis's contribution to children's books.

Answer 4

I agree. I really liked that book.

Although, I have to disagree about the BEST book.
"How to Eat Fried Worms" was my most memorable book.

After the teacher had read the book to us, we got an idea!
You could see the tiny little light bulb above our heads.
We were young and curious...

We have never eaten a fried worm. So, we set out to try it.
Well, we went to my house. I got out the frying pan and butter. My friend and I went out to dig up worms. We got back inside the house and I had almost started to fry the worm, when my dad walked in the door.

He said "What are hell are you doing".
I said "Making fried worms dad".

It is funny when I think about what he said today.
"They won't eat their mash potatoes, but they will eat fried worms!"

I think that was the day I drove my father nuts.

Answer 5

Try the Northern Lights Trilogy by Philip Pullman - I loved that when I was younger.

Answer 6

It's a good book yes. But i never liked it. When I was a kid a thought it way to depressing. My mom always cried when she read it and I never knew why. (until I was older) To me it seems more like an adult book.

Answer 7

Too maudin, too sentimental, too obvious. I didn't like it as a child, and I abhorr it as an adult, a parent, and someone who both loves children's books and Silverstein's poems.

Answer 8

Yep I still cry when I read it.... it is the best.

Answer 9

i used this book to help teach english in africa and even they loved it...