The Giving Tree Love Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Page Number)

Quote #1

Once there was a tree…and she loved a little boy. (6-8)

The tree's love for the boy is clear from the beginning. It's the first sentence in the book.

Quote #2

Illustration: the boy hugs the tree. (27)

Have you ever hugged a tree? The boy is definitely fond of his tree. He hugs her the way only a child could—with his arms thrown around her and his whole body, including his head, nestled right in.

The Story Summary

Love

Quote #3

And the boy loved the tree…very much. (27-28)

In the picture on page 28, the boy stares fondly at the tree, admiring the initials he's carved into her trunk: "M.E. + T."