- Hardcover: 72 pages
- Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers (July 2002)
- Language: Latin
- ISBN-10: 0865164991
- ISBN-13: 978-0865164994
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 18.3 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#1,510,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #40 in Books > Children's Books > Literature > Poetry > Silverstein, Shel
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The Giving Tree,
By A Customer
This review is from: Arbor Alma: The Giving Tree In Latin (Hardcover)
I think that this book is a good book because it is short and sweet. In a way it kinda relates to life. The Giving Tree is a easy and fun to read.
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Rendered in an exquisite Latin,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Arbor Alma: The Giving Tree In Latin (Hardcover)
Arbor Alma/The Giving Tree In Latin by Shel Silverstein is the profound and simple story of a lifelong relationship between a boy and a tree who happily responds to the boys's every need. As the boy grows to become an old man and, (from branches to trunk) diminishes the tree's stature with his continuing requests, both the human and the tree find themselves transformed -- yet the tree remains happy. An evocative and engaging parable, The Giving Tree is rendered in an exquisite Latin which wonderfully complements Shel Silverstein's original story and illustrations, adding an unexpected and very welcome dimension to a multifaceted classic with its ageless and timeless appeal.
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Children's Classic in the True Sense,
By "wumouse" (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Arbor Alma: The Giving Tree In Latin (Hardcover)
I was first introduced to Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree" as a young child, and immensely enjoyed the tale of the tree who cared so very much for the little boy. Just recently, I was given a copy of "Arbor Alma" - "The Giving Tree" in Latin. Seeing the story itself brought back fond memories, but seeing it in Latin gave it a fresh appeal. Having taken Latin in high school, and also being aided by the user-friendly glossary of terms in the back of the book, I was taken back to the story of the caring tree with new zeal. This book would be a wonderful way to introduce children to the Latin language, which has so influenced our world today and continues to provide advantages to students in grammar, vocabulary, and understanding. While still staying clear, the book introduces any reader to the complexities of the Latin language in word order, grammar, etc. Think of it as a first step towards reading the Classics - the actual Latin of Ancient Roman poets, playwrights, and scholars. I would highly recommend "Arbor Alma" to any age group, because it connects a beautiful story with a beautiful language.
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