Where the Sidewalk Ends
The Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein
Book - 2004
A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings.
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Publisher:
New York : HarperCollins, c2004.
Edition:
30th anniversary special edition
ISBN:
9780060572341
0060572345
9780060586539
0060586532
0060572345
9780060586539
0060586532
Branch Call Number:
811.54 SILVERSTEIN 2004
Characteristics:
183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Add a CommentWhere the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein is a book of short beautiful poems. This book is full of wonder, magic, and hilarious stories. Stories of lazy kids, boa constrictors, kings, and towers of pancakes. I love this book to all ends; I thumb through it here and there when I need a little motivation. This book is wonderful for people who enjoy poetry or short stories. My love for poetry and writing was nurtured by the stories in this book. I recommend this book to ages 6 and up because there are some big words.
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In fourth grade, our teacher read us "Boa Constrictor" from this collection. No poem before or since has had more of an impact on me. Silverstein's imagination was on the same wavelength as Jim Henson's and Dr. Seuss's.
This book is so much fun. If you're looking for a way to introduce poetry to children, Shel Silverstein is a definite winner! The rhythm is great so reading out loud is a joy. Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these poems that range from the sweet to the utterly absurd.
very funny
Love Shel's use of words...so descriptive
Very whimsical and fun, I enjoy his poetry.
I liked this book sooo much!!!!!!!!! I even laughed out loud!!! XD XD XD XD XD
This is a classic children's book filled with all types of poetry, from rhyming to just short ones on various topics. I read this as a child and continue to read it to my kids and those I teach. Shel has a talent that is very similar to Dr. Suess (Suess filled void in children's literature that lacked fun and rhyming) in that it filled a much needed void during a time when children's literature lacked meaningful and relevant poetry. Sure many of the poems are weird or one might consider grouse but it shows children that doing what you love, despite it being different from "normal" writing, can fulfill you and give you a career that you actually enjoy. Heck the guy wrote "A Boy Named Sue" and "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" to just name a couple that you'd know.
This is perfect for all ages. Your kids will love these read aloud.