Depth & Complexity with "The Giving Tree" by Keeley Hayashi https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x Please contribute your thoughts under the prospective prompt while listening to "The Giving Tree." Feel free to add prompts as well. en-us 2021-05-25 19:31:30 UTC 2025-09-30 14:40:34 UTC hello@padlet.com khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559192310 2021-05-25 20:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559192310 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559193553 2021-05-25 20:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559193553 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559194030 2021-05-25 20:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559194030 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559194601 2021-05-25 20:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559194601 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559195108 2021-05-25 20:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559195108 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559199075 2021-05-25 20:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559199075 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559199743 2021-05-25 20:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559199743 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559206222 2021-05-25 20:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559206222 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559206936 2021-05-25 20:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559206936 khayashi4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559209997 2021-05-25 20:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1559209997 The tree keeps giving and the boy keeps taking https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1734809000 2021-09-13 03:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1734809000 unconditional love https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1734811358 2021-09-13 03:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1734811358 There should be give and take in friendship https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1734818814 2021-09-13 03:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1734818814 What is the pattern tht keeps repeating? https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1736221526 The boy keeps taking and the tree keeps giving.]]> 2021-09-13 14:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1736221526 Is the boy ethical in his realtionship with the tree? I do not think so because he is not giving anything back to the tree. he does continue to take. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1736227673 2021-09-13 14:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1736227673 The boy changes physically over time. However, he does not change in his understanding of a true relationship which involves give and take from both parties. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1736235953 2021-09-13 14:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1736235953 The boy views the tree differently as he grows older and changes. The tree still view the older boy as if he is still a child. The tree will do anything to keep the boy happy. jenlee4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1738046779 2021-09-14 02:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1738046779 No matter what the tree will always love and cherish the memories of the boy. The tree will sacrifice anything to make him happy. jenlee4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1738053534 2021-09-14 02:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1738053534 Describe the pattern of the boy's behavior towards the tree. jenlee4 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1738057066 2021-09-14 02:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1738057066 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743094872 1. A tree who loves a boy and gives 
     everything. 
 2. The tree gives up its fruit, limbs, trunk, 
      everything to make the boy happy but
       he never is. 


]]> 2021-09-15 15:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743094872 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743099156 What is ethical for the boy to only visit the tree when he needed something?
Is this the lesson we want to teach kids?
The title is very deceiving, it should be I Am Going to be Robbed Tree? 


]]> 2021-09-15 15:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743099156 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743104396 What is this book’s moral? 
What is this book trying to tell us?
Is this insensitivity towards nature?
Is this about a symbiotic relationship? Parasitic? Mutualism?
Is this a functioning relationship that should be read to kids? 


]]> 2021-09-15 15:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743104396 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743115528 An abusive co-dependency relationship.]]> 2021-09-15 15:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743115528 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743864935 The story begins with a young child who has a strong relationship with a tree, but over time, he becomes more independent, not needing "her" as much. As he grows older, he realizes that he does need her, and the relationship goes both ways.]]> 2021-09-15 19:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743864935 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743867944 Selflessness and love]]> 2021-09-15 19:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743867944 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743872366 The boy comes to the tree every day.
The tree keeps giving, and the boy keeps taking.
He always goes back to the tree.]]> 2021-09-15 19:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743872366 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743881169 The boy grows more and more independent as time goes on, but he still fondly remembers the tree at an elderly age. It may seem "cruel" that he moves on and "forgets" the tree, but this is how our own children mature - needing us more and gradually become self-sufficient]]> 2021-09-15 20:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1743881169 People are happier giving gifts and others are happier receiving them but to what extent? https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1744809279 2021-09-16 04:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1744809279 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746825504 The boy keeps taking and the tree keeps giving. Another pattern in that the boy isn't happy. ]]> 2021-09-16 19:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746825504 Relationships are not conditional and happiness comes from within. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746827265 2021-09-16 19:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746827265 I think the big idea is happiness comes from within yourself, not from other things or people. It's also about healthy relationships and boundaries. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746828468 2021-09-16 19:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746828468 desparza15 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746973501 The tree keeps giving and the boy keeps taking. ]]> 2021-09-16 20:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746973501 jvillicana2 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746988173 The boy goes from loving to be by the tree and playing on it, to not needing it for "fun" purposes. He only needs the trees for "materialistic" things such as apples or wood. ]]> 2021-09-16 20:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746988173 desparza15 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746993241 - The boy loved playing on the tree and the tree was happy.
- The boy grew older and the boy didn't come around the tree as often. She missed how he used to play with her. 
- The boy wanted to be happy. He wanted money, a house, wife, children and a boat.
- The tree gave him apples, branches and its trunk in order to make him happy.
- When the old man finally comes back and rests on the tree she is happy. ]]> 2021-09-16 20:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746993241 jvillicana2 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746995716 Big idea is the the tree's selfless love. She does not expect anything in return. She is content with being able to provide when the boy needs things. ]]> 2021-09-16 21:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746995716 desparza15 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746996337 I agree that the big idea is unconditional love, such as love from a parent. ]]> 2021-09-16 21:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746996337 jvillicana2 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746997702 In a way, the tree is the boy's "rock". The tree is always there for him when he needs it. This can be compared to one's parents or caregivers. They are there for us and never expect anything in return. They give and give till they can't anymore.]]> 2021-09-16 21:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1746997702 The boy takes from the tree and the tree keeps giving to the boy. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1798281849 2021-10-07 01:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1798281849 The big idea is that mother nature gives to us and some humans don't take care of Earth, yet mother nature keeps giving. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1798284799 2021-10-07 01:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1798284799 The boy grew over time in the story. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1798288215 2021-10-07 01:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/1798288215 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2283273369 Does the tree represent parents and the boy represent children and how parents are always giving and children are always taking?]]> 2022-09-05 16:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2283273369 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2285518489 The tree is always there to help out the boy whenever he needs something. - Miriam Candelario]]> 2022-09-07 00:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2285518489 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2285519893 The actions of the boy who is always asking for more from the tree had an impact on the well-being/appearance of the tree. - Miriam Candelario]]> 2022-09-07 00:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2285519893 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2285520697 The boy grew older and his needs changed over time. The tree also changed in it's appearance and ability to give. - Miriam Candelario]]> 2022-09-07 00:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2285520697 The boy returns and makes connections with the tree. The constant is the love of the tree toward the boy, however, the boy keeps taking from the tree and demonstrates a diminishing relationship. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288972024 2022-09-09 00:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288972024 I wonder why this book features a boy. I wonder how the tree manifests its emotions. I wonder when the tree will realize that the boy is a manipulator (teehee). https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288972711 2022-09-09 00:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288972711 BIG IDEA: Love is sometimes painful, but its intrinsic existence is valuable above all. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288973520 2022-09-09 00:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288973520 Being selfish can destroy that which you love. psaucedo6 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288974885 2022-09-09 00:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2288974885 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289040651 Will the boy ever feel some sense of gratitude for everything the tree has done for him?]]> 2022-09-09 01:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289040651 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289041851 Is that much sacrifice from one end of the relationship worth the temporary happiness?]]> 2022-09-09 01:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289041851 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289044048 Happiness - the tree clearly had to keep making the effort to feel happy.]]> 2022-09-09 01:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289044048 The big idea is that the boy continues to take from the tree, and the tree continues to give everything he has through unconditional love. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289106824 2022-09-09 02:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289106824 The boy continues to be unhappy and selfishly take from the tree. It doesn't matter what is going on in his life, he will continue to take from it until he cannot anymore. https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289108458 2022-09-09 02:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289108458 on https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289769705 Unconditional love givrs without expecting anything in return. ]]> 2022-09-09 14:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2289769705 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2308064982 The pattern is that the boy keeps coming back to the tree and the tree keeps giving back to the boy]]> 2022-09-22 04:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2308064982 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2308067277 When will the boy have enough gratitude that he will no longer need to keep coming back to the tree? ]]> 2022-09-22 04:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2308067277 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2308067911 Love is unconditional]]> 2022-09-22 04:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2308067911 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2312027535 The big idea I got from the story is that there will always be that one person that supports us regardless of the way we are. -Marisol Membreno ]]> 2022-09-25 06:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2312027535 My GATE Frame for The Giving Tree suzannemarieking https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2316908085 I'm still new at creating GATE Frames but I wanted to try combining my thoughts together for this book. ]]> 2022-09-28 06:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2316908085 snelson236 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318579687 The tree willingly gave all it had to make the boy happy. The tree loved the boy more than the boy realized he loved the tree]]> 2022-09-29 02:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318579687 snelson236 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318583167 The tree is the giver.  He gave everything for the love that was never returned.

]]> 2022-09-29 02:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318583167 Sherri Nelson snelson236 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318585644 Why didn't the boy understand how much the tree loved him?
Was the boy unable to return true love?]]> 2022-09-29 02:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318585644 Sherri Nelson snelson236 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318590206 There is actually no rule to who you love, or how you show love.  The tree gave everything in unconditional love, even though the boy showed not love in return.

]]> 2022-09-29 02:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318590206 Sherri Nelson snelson236 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318593350 I believe the big idea here is that there is this one person in each of our lives that will love and comfort us no matter how we respond.

]]> 2022-09-29 02:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318593350 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318605419 The boy keeps coming back when he needs somthing]]> 2022-09-29 02:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318605419 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318606871 his needs/wishes change over time but in the end he asks for rest like he would ask for happiness in the beginning of the story ]]> 2022-09-29 02:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318606871 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318608744 Was it ethical for the boy to keep taking from the tree and giving nothing in return?]]> 2022-09-29 02:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2318608744 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341532832 Whatever the boy wanted the tree was happy to give no matter what it was.]]> 2022-10-15 21:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341532832 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341533103 No matter what the tree was there for the boy. It reminds me of being a parent.]]> 2022-10-15 21:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341533103 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341533652 Every time the boy came back the tree gave whatever it had even when it felt it nothing left to give.]]> 2022-10-15 21:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341533652 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341534137 Was the man appreciative of what the tree was giving him?]]> 2022-10-15 21:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2341534137 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396255013 Where is this tree located? 
Why does this kid frequent this tree?
What did they boy give in return?
-Gabriela Calderon]]> 2022-11-24 02:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396255013 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396255712 Relationships change as interests change.- Gabriela Calderon]]> 2022-11-24 02:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396255712 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396257272 Natural resources are exploited by humans for personal gain. -Gabriela Calderon]]> 2022-11-24 02:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396257272 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396260029 At what point does service become sacrifice?-Gabriela Calderon]]> 2022-11-24 02:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2396260029 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2408169103 The boy grows older and his interests change over time.]]> 2022-12-04 18:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2408169103 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2408171493 There is a pattern in how the boy comes back to the tree with his various needs, and the tree constantly gives everything he could to please the boy.]]> 2022-12-04 18:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2408171493 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2408172951 Although the boy is "friends" with the tree, he is able to leave and explore the rest of the world. On the other hand, the tree stays in one place. The tree can only interact with the boy when the boy returns for him.]]> 2022-12-04 18:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2408172951 Details https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2420125306 The tree provides many things to a child throughout his life. From branches to apples to its own trunk. At each stage, the tree is happy to provide everything it has to fullfill the needs of the child. Have you ever thought a tree can provide so much without asking for anything at all? The selflessness of the tree is amazing!]]> 2022-12-14 05:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2420125306 https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2420126544 Is the child able to realize that the tree gives its all? Is the child to focused in his wants to understand how the tree consumes itself to make him happy?]]> 2022-12-14 05:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2420126544 Is it fair to the tree? https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2420129006 This book, while beautifully written, leaves me with a deep sense of sadness. The tree gives everything while not asking for nothing. I think only our parents can give us the unconditional love that the tree shows for the boy. As a parent myself, I can say that providing my children with everything they need is one of my most fulfilling deeds. ]]> 2022-12-14 05:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2420129006 The tree gives selflessly to the boy without asking anything in return https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2425174863 2022-12-19 20:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2425174863 The language is of selflessness - aiding another at all cost https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2425175598 2022-12-19 20:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khayashi4/tuz6et97x9ar1u1x/wish/2425175598