Book Title: The Giving Tree
Author: Shel Silverstein

Designer: Sara Filthaut, KayBrook Design

Vignette Description: This reading nook is inspired by Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree. A simple yet deeply complex story about love, sacrifice, and the evolving relationship between a child and the world around them. For some, it’s a tale of unconditional love; for others, it raises questions about boundaries and the cost of giving too much. That tension is exactly why this story remains so powerful. It invites conversation, reflection, and connection across generations.

This space is designed to honor those quiet, thought-provoking moments we share while reading: when a child asks a big question, or when a familiar story suddenly feels new. In partnership with the If You Give a Child a Book campaign, this nook is a tribute to the power of books not only to comfort, but to challenge us and to give every child a space where their curiosity can grow, page by page.