Digby & Iona’s stump ring has made me nostalgic for one of my favorite children’s books. I just re-read it and had forgotten how truly moving it is. We all could learn from the tree, and give more!
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Aw, I love this book!!! Thanks for the reminder. I need to pick it up at the library for the kids.
i just found your lovely blog from poppytalks with your tie die post, love it! i am glad to find you your posts are all right up my alley.
peace & love!
oh and i lovee the giving tree, best book/illustrations/story.
Shel Silverstein was my favorite writer when I was a child. I knew the book just from the angle of the tree.