The Giving Tree Thabor is now retold in simpler

is now retold in simpler text for younger readers

The apostolic mission of a confirmed Catholic is emphasized and readers are reminded that the sacrament of Confirmation is exciting—the same Holy Spirit who appeared to the apostles and the Blessed Mother at Pentecost is the one who will come to them when they are confirmed

Scripture along with a Q&A section with answers from the Bible are also included in the book

and bulletins—everything needed to commemorate this meaningful milestone with elegant

The Giving Tree Thabor is now retold in simplerSo begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to