This poignant story about the relationships between a boy and a tree illustrates some truths about the meaning of giving, receiving and love. The tree unselfishly offers itself to the boy for climbing, for shade and for pleasure. But as the boy grows up his life takes him further and further away from the tree. But old age brings their relationship full circle. Based on the book by Shel Silverstein. Music and narration by Shel Silverstein. Animation by Charlie O. Hayward.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320923
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Love
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)