Although most will end in laughter, poems like Dreadful which begins with, “Someone ate the baby…” may have your kids asking you what exactly was going on in Shel Silverstein’s head! Whether it’s a an unusual take on a storybook character, a shadow that shrinks in the wash, a romance between a turtle and a bagpipe, or the possibilities of a world gone crazy, Shel Silverstein’s poems are sure to inspire readers, both young and old. “ She drank from a bottle called DRINK ME They touch upon familiar things like holidays, ice cream, a snowman, and fishing, but often with a subtle twist at the end. At the same time, they are infinitely clever and thought-provoking. The poems are silly, goofy, funny, and surprising. This book could make any kid a lover of poetry. Some of the poems may raise questions with younger readers so they are best read with an adult.Check out for kids’ games and ideas for teachers and parents.This 30th Anniversary special edition includes 12 new poems at the end.Fans of Shel Silverstein’s work will enjoy his other books, including A Light in the Attic.Amusing black-and-white illustrations complement each poem.Where the Sidewalk Ends is a collection of children’s poetry.Melissa Gaynor from Sweet on Books explains why: 'The poems, ranging from serious to silly, from philosophical to ridiculous, allow the reader or listener the rhyme and rhythm of these nonsensical poems make them perfect for reading aloud to discover Silversteins greatest gift: his ability to understand the fears and wishes and silliness of children' (Silvey, 602).“ Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein is one of Reading Kingdom’s recommended poetry books for kids. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. He is thanked by Silverstein at the end of Where the Sidewalk Ends “for his continued encouragement” and many of Silverstein’s poems made their first appearance at Cole’s solicitation.

Association copy, inscribed by Shel Silverstein with an original poem on the front free endpapers to the children of his editor and publicist William Cole, “For Alex and Rossa and Billy, I hope that this book ain’t so silly and that it will always remain in the casa (The superfluous ‘s’ has been scribbled out with footnote “Bill Cole’s Incessant Editorial Meddling”) of Billy and Alex Rossa (Not a bad rhyme for three such difficult names and if you don’t read Spanish, Learn it!) Love, Shel Silverstein.” American editor and anthologist William Rossa Cole edited over 50 anthologies of verse for children and adults throughout his career which included tenures at Knopf, Simon & Schuster and Viking, where he had his own imprint. Small quarto, original brown cloth, illustrated. Stated first edition on the copyright page. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.įirst edition of the author’s first collection of children’s poetry.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings.

Poetry where the sidewalk ends