The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein writing Chris lives in Mount Vernon

Chris lives in Mount Vernon

From the brilliant blue of an Indigo Bunting to the scarlet red of a Summer Tanager

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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein writing Chris lives in Mount VernonSo begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to