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Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings (original 1974; edition 2004)

by Shel Silverstein

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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.
Member:PeRa1970
Title:Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings
Authors:Shel Silverstein
Info:HarperCollins (2004), Edition: 30 Anv, Hardcover, 192 pages
Collections:Your library, Favorites
Rating:*****
Tags:Funny, Rhyming, People Who Look Scary-Yet Probably Aren't, Books of My Childhood

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein (1974)

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    A Light in the Attic: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein (gilberts, KTIversen1)
    KTIversen1: A Light In the Attic was written and illustrated by the same brilliant poet/artist, Shel Silverstein. So how could you possibly go wrong?
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    The Bridge Across The River by Shepherd Thorleif Halvorsen (KTIversen1)
    KTIversen1: The poems in The Bridge Across The River are possibly the best comparisons to those in Where The Sidewalk Ends. There is, however, two distinct differences between them. While Shel Silverstein's poetry was not specifically written for children, the poems in The Bridge Across The River were. And The Bridge Across The River contains not pictures, only poetry.… (more)
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    Alligator Pie by Dennis Lee (Cecrow)
    Cecrow: Pre-eminent children's poets in their respective countries.
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This book would be good for intermediate students. This book is "Where the Sidewalk Ends" written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein and published in 1974. This book is a long book with so many amazing poems about almost anything you can think of. The poems are all so good and I love the illustrations. They are black and white so not distracting, but they are so imaginative and silly still. Great book to read aloud when learning about poetry.
  kcochell23 | Mar 20, 2024 |
In this Shel Silverstein book, there is an amazing collection of poetry that is good for all ages. Each poem in this book is entertaining, humorous and unique. This is a great book to pull from when introducing poetry, and the creativity that can be explored. This book has so many fun poems making it fun for anyone to enjoy. ( )
  sarahkrupich | Jan 22, 2024 |
Reading level: grades 1-3
Awards: Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin)
  tagravel | Dec 9, 2023 |
Independent Reading Level: Grades 2-4
  LisaCook14 | Dec 7, 2023 |
Reading Age: 4-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Awards: New York Times Notable, New York Times Outstanding Book, ALA Notable Children's Book
  laurendavis | Dec 6, 2023 |
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There's some nice, lively stuff in here, good for reading aloud on a sleety weekend afternoon. Just don't make it the only book of verse on the children's shelves.
 
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For Ursula..
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"Invitation"
If you are a dreamer, come in,

If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,

A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer...

If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire

For we have some flax-golden tales to spin.

Come in!

Come in!
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“HUG O’ WAR”

I will not play at tug o’ war.

I’d rather play at hug o’ war,

Where everyone hugs

Instead of tugs,

Where everyone giggles

And rolls on the rug,

Where everyone kisses,

And everyone grins,

And everyone cuddles,

And everyone wins.
“Listen to the MUSTN’TS, child/ Listen to the DON’TS/ Listen to the SHOULDN’TS/ The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON’TS/ Listen to the NEVER HAVES/ Then listen close to me —/ Anything can happen, child/ ANYTHING can be.”
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I think these are great poems that stand the length of time. What really stands out about Shel Silverstein is that his work is not just for children. His work has a place in probably 3rd grade on up. They are silly and funny which make children really want to listen. This is good poetry to start introducing this type of literature to children. The deeper meaning of these poems can also be discussed analyzed by older children.
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