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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings (original 1974; edition 2014)

by Shel Silverstein (Author)

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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.
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Title:Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
Authors:Shel Silverstein (Author)
Info:HarperCollins (2014), Edition: 1st, 176 pages
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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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    Cecrow: Pre-eminent children's poets in their respective countries.
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Poetry (ages 4-8)
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  ashleighbell | May 5, 2022 |
A delight to read with illustrations as good as the poetry! Quirky and fun. ( )
  Fliss88 | Apr 19, 2022 |
Some of my favorite childhood poetry. ( )
  Bookslesstravelled | Apr 15, 2022 |
Where the Sidewalk Ends is a set of poems written by Shel SIlverton. These poems are funny, sad, creative, relatable, and all other adjectives you could think of. Each poem is unique and has something new to offer. These poems can be enjoyed by any young reader or adult. Since each poem is so unique, this is a great book for literacy devices. This poem book can be enjoyed by third graders and up and daily read aloud of a single poem each day would be a fun classroom activity. ( )
  AriaStewart | Apr 4, 2022 |
I love reading all the funny and uplifting poetry ( )
  jonahdog | Apr 2, 2022 |
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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.
added by Shortride | editThe New York Times Book Review, Sherwin D. Smith (pay site) (Nov 3, 1974)
 
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1974
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Captain James Hook
The Loser
Joey
Jimmy Jet
The Farmer
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Related movies
Awards and honors
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0276 | 2009, Ages 5↑)
VDL Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Nominee
Wisconsin Golden Archer Award (1996.2 | Intermediate, 1996)
William Allen White Children's Book Award Nominee (1977.1 | 1976-1977)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award Nominee
Epigraph
Dedication
For Ursula..
First words
"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!
Quotations
“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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copyright 1974 by Snake Eye Music, Inc. Published 1985 in Israel
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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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811.54 — Literature › English (North America) › American poetry › 20th Century › 1945-1999

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