The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, Year 1964
The Giving Tree was written by author Shel Silverstein in 1964. It offers a powerful and moving story of the relationship between a tree and a little boy. The tree cares a lot and loves the boy so much that it is willing to give him everything he needs as he grows up. The beautiful part is that it does not ask for anything in return. The story is about unconditional love where giving is without expecting something in return.