A story, told in symbols, about losing a loved one, accepting and being transformed by the loss, moving out of the shadow of a loved one to live in the sunshine of our own unique gifts, and leaving a legacy. Will inspire and affirm anyone of any age who has ever lost a loved one.

As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So 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 want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!

Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens. Katherine Olivia Sessions never thought she’d live in a place without trees. After all, Kate grew up among the towering pines and redwoods of Northern California. But after becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California with a degree in science, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Where there were almost no trees. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. So this trailblazing young woman singlehandedly started a massive movement that transformed the town into the green, garden-filled oasis it is today. Now, more than 100 years after Kate first arrived in San Diego, her gorgeous gardens and parks can be found all over the city. Part fascinating biography, part inspirational story, this moving picture book about following your dreams, using your talents, and staying strong in the face of adversity is sure to resonate with readers young and old.

The Loving Tree is the story of a young orphan girl who doesn't have a very good life. She lives with a mean old man, and doesn't have a friend to spend time with. She believes that nobody ever will love her. Then one day she meets a magical Loving Tree, who tells her the secret to finding someone to love her. What is that secret? Will the girl finally be happy? The Loving Tree is a story of self-esteem and friendship for kids of all ages. It helps to show kids that loneliness won't stick around forever, and how to believe in themselves. It's great for parents and kids to read and discuss together.

The internationally known author and speaker provides an insightful look into the fusion of ecological issues and global gender politics. This book on the importance of trees grew out of Bolen’s experience mourning the loss of a Monterey pine that was cut down in her neighborhood. That, combined with her practice of walking among tall trees, led to her deep connection with trees and an understanding of their many complexities. She expertly explores the dynamics of ecological activism, spiritual activism, and sacred feminism. And, she invites us to join the movement to save trees. While there is still much work to be done to address environmental problems, there are many stories of individuals and organizations rising up to make a change and help save our planet. The words and stories that Bolen weaves throughout this book are both inspirational and down-to-earth, calling us to realize what is happening to not only our trees, but our people. In Like a Tree learn more about: The dynamic nature of trees — from their anatomy to their role as an archetypal symbol Pressing social issues such as deforestation, global warming, and overpopulation What it means to be a “tree person” “You will never again see [a tree] without knowing it has a novel inside, it’s supporting your life, and it’s more spiritual than any church, temple or mosque. Like a Tree is the rare book that not only informs, but offers a larger consciousness of life itself.” —Gloria Steinem

"[The story of] a young prince who grows up giving and receiving seeds (words). He faithfully plants and waters those seeds daily, until they grow to become very powerful trees. Later, with the help of a friend, he is able to cut down and uproot the bad ones and then replant good seeds in their place"--Preliminary page.

Matt Jenkins had returned from Vietnam a wounded and reluctant hero. Although, his physical wounds heal, his mental wounds would linger for many years. Matt's father Eli, a veteran of World War II, struggles desperately to hold his family together, while searching for the key to prevent his son from certain tragedy. As Matt battles his demons, we are taken on an incredible journey, from the depths of hopelessness to a triumphant ending. Bruce Frazer and his wife reside in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. His interest in writing developed one day when his daughter, knowing he no longer had a hobby, dared him to write a book. As he was always prone to a good argument or discussion, writing seemed a natural outlet for his imagination and ideas. Creating a tale that will allow the reader to empathize with the characters in a story is his foremost objective. "If you can imagine yourself as a character in the novel, then the writer has done his or her job." In addition to writing, he enjoys gardening, playing with "Copper," the family dog, remodeling his home, and going for drives with his wife in their antique, 1968 Triumph TR250.