Yes, you have a few words in the close here, about how recent takes are on this story. Which ignores the giving of the giving tree, and the sacrifice of love, the lack of what's-in-it-for-me.

Thanks for noting the gender-neutral of Croation! And for sharing this book with young people--very good! I've been thinking of late about what books/classics children are reading, and how, and what are passing from disuse.

Peace--