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I don’t need much now. I just       And he sat down. The tree was very happy.
                          need a quiet place to sit and
                          rest. I’m too old.
         Well, an old stump is very good
         for sitting and taking rest. Come,
         boy, sit here. Sit down and rest.


























                                –Adapted from ‘The Giving Tree’ by Shel Silverstein





         Word Meanings
         swing:  to  move  backwards  and  forward  or  from  side  to  side  while  hanging  from  something;
         delicious:  very  tasty;  nap:  a  short  sleep,  especially  during  the  day;  wholeheartedly:  fully  and
         deeply;  sorrowful:  sad;  delighted:  very  pleased





                                           ABOUT THE  AUTHOR

                   Sheldon Allan Silverstein (1930–1999) was an American writer,
                   poet, cartoonist, song writer and playwright. He is well-known
                   for his cartoons, songs and children’s books. His books have been
                   translated into more than 30 languages. He was the recipient of
                   two Grammy Awards as well as the Golden Globe Award and
                   was also a nominee for the Academy Award.















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