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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings

by Shel Silverstein

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ISBN13: 9780060256678
ISBN10: 0060256672
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Enter the world of Shel Silverstein...

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shel Silverstein's most popular book, Where the Sidewalk Ends is now available in a special edition containing the classic hardcover book and a CD of highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album. This is a wonderful gift and keepsake for Shel Silverstein fans, old and new.

From the outrageously funny to the quietly affecting — and touching on everything in between — here are poems and drawings that illuminate the remarkable world of the well-known folksinger, humorist and creator of The Giving Tree.

Notable Children's Books of 1974 (ALA)
1985 Notable Children's Recording (BL)
Outstanding Children's Books of 1974 (NYT)
1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)
Notable Titles of 1974 (NYTBR)
1981 Michigan Young Readers' Award
1984 George C. Stone Center for Children's Books (Claremont, CA) "Recognition of Merit" Award

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"A zesty collection of humorous light verse."(-- SLJ.)

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< blockquote> < I> If you are a dreamer, come in, < BR> If you are a dreamer, < BR> A wisher, a liar, < BR> A hope-er, a pray-er, < BR> A magic bean buyer & #133; < /I> < /blockquote> < P> Come in & #133; for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein& #146; s world begins. You& #146; ll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage o It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist. < P> Shel Silverstein& #146; s masterful collection of poems and drawings is at once outrageously funny and profound. < P>

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New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year
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Shel Silverstein combined his unique imagination and bold brand of humor for his first poetry collection—the only one he illustrated in full color. Now available again after three decades, don't bump the glump! and Other Fantasies was originally published in 1964, the same year as his most famous picture book, the giving tree.
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Penny Warren, September 22, 2008 (view all comments by Penny Warren)
I love this book. I read it to my now 35 year old daughter when she was little and now my very young grandchildren. It's certainly not your typical poetry book and it is excellent!
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babyskater, September 16, 2008 (view all comments by babyskater)
i think its a wonderfull poetry book for children
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Jennifer Starkman, July 7, 2007 (view all comments by Jennifer Starkman)
Okay, I admit it: I?m biased. Where The Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein, is my absolute, all-time favourite book of poetry, even as an adult. And really, it?s no wonder. After all, even after a lifetime of readings, this book?both its poems and riotous line drawings?is guaranteed to have you wiping tears of laughter from your eyes. Silverstein?s poems run the gamut from utter inanity of the most hilarious sort, to a spot-on insight into the impish workings of a mischievous child?s mind. And yet somehow, he also provides comfort to kids through his familiarity and obvious empathy with the unique quirks of childhood (his Thumbs and Afraid of the Dark were always particular favourites of mine when I was very small). Where The Sidewalk Ends is a crucial addition to every family?s library.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060256678
Subtitle:
Poems and Drawings
Author:
Silverstein, Shel
Author:
by Shel Silverstein
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Picture books
Subject:
Poetry
Subject:
Poetry - General
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Poetry / Plays
Subject:
Poetry - Humorous
Subject:
Children's poetry, American
Subject:
Humorous poetry
Subject:
Humorous
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
106-367
Publication Date:
November 1974
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
from 4
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
9.34x6.60x.95 in. 1.25 lbs.
Age Level:
100
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