50th Birthday of The Giving Tree

2014 marks the 50th anniversary of a classic children’s book – The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

The Giving Tree was published in 1964, and is his most well known book. BUT… Shel Silverstein was busy in 1964 and also had 3 other books published, which means that they all turn 50 years old this year too.

So happy birthday to the following books:

The Giving Tree

(also in French)

 

 

 

A Giraffe and a Half

 

 

 

 

Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?

 

 

 

 

(Don’t Bump the Glump!  is the 4th book having a birthday but, sorry- we don’t have this one in the library.)

Check out the official Shel Silverstein website for info, games, videos, printables, e-cards, and oggle at the cool illustrations and cartoons.