Literary Film of the Day – The Giving Tree animated film, narrated by Shel Silverstein (1973)
This is wonderful. Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree was a favorite of mine growing up, and with its universal themes on the human condition, it remains a deeply moving meditation, disguised as a children's book. The book was published in 1964, and in 1973 it was made into this lovely animated film, narrated by Silverstein himself. He also plays harmonica in it! Here it is:
There is so much wisdom in this story! It’s one of my all time favorites. Thank you for sharing.