Where The Sidewalk Ends: The Poems And... Book By Shel Silverstein

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ISBN: 0439812321

ISBN13: 9780439812320

Where the Sidewalk Ends the Poems and Drawings of Shel SilversteinBy Shel SilversteinSee Customer Reviews

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Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree , A Light in the Attic , Falling Up , and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and... This description may be from another edition of this product.Edition DetailsProfessional ReviewsAwardsFormat:HardcoverLanguage:EnglishISBN:0439812321ISBN13:9780439812320Release Date:January 2005Publisher:Scholastic, Inc.Length:183 PagesWeight:1.39 lbs.Dimensions:1.2" x 6.9" x 8.8"

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It was listed as good. Wrong, completely.

Published by Michel Peters , 7 days ago It was listed as good. Wrong, completely. The binding is falling apart, someone’s handwriting is in it. The cover is filthy. There’s no sleeve to cover the gashes and filth. This was supposed to be a Christmas present. I understand that it’s used but I feel like I could find a book in better condition at goodwill than what I was given. Ridiculous.

Very disappointed. Not as listed

Published by Julia , 8 days ago This book was listed in "very good" condition. However, the dust jacket is missing, there are sharpie marks on some pages, and obvious water damage.

This was described as being in very good condition - intended as a gift - cover was dirty and dust c

Published by LEH , 28 days ago Like the book, but condition of the cover was very poor and dust cover was missing.

Worst poems ever!

Published by menslady127 , 4 months ago N-O spells NO to this!! I am too cool for Sheldon A. Silverstein, ya know.

Best book

Published by Carrie , 9 months ago As a parent of 5 grown kids, I never got tired of reading Where the Sidewalk Ends. My kids know so many by 💜

Easy Breezy Poetry For Kids

Published by Miss Lady V , 2 years ago Where The Sidewalk Ends is one of the best books, ever. Shel Silverstein is one of most talented writers . I love the entertaining way that he writes. My favorite poem is the one about Sarah Stout. This is an excellent choice for anyone looking for something fun and light to read.

Fun!

Published by Destiny , 6 years ago Lots of fun poems! Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago We had so much fun reading these favorites at bedtime every night.

W E L O V E T H I S B O O K !!!!!!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago I love this book!! My sister loves it too. It's because it IS a masterpiece and will forever remain one. Silverstein's rhymes and poems, songs and riddles -- they all work for everybody with half a degree of imagination. Another great book that I got as a birthday gift is Why Some Cats are Rascals, Book 2". I found it much more interesting than Book 1

Shel Was One Cool Dude....

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago I started reading this and other of Shel Silverstein's books when I was about four or five and to this day I have never "outgrown" him. I mean, who can? His rhymes and poems, songs and riddles, they all work for everybody with half a degree of imagination. The most cursory read of Where The Sidewalk Ends will show you not only how good/funny/imaginative/likable/silly/deep Silverstein is (sigh, was...) but you'll catch on to why he was so darn cool. This man was close personal friends with Roman Catholic Cardinals, hippies, rabbis, other poets, songwriters, and no less an icon than Hef, himself. (Shel practically lived the whole 1970's at the Playboy Mansion.) A little known fact is, Shel Silverstein even wrote a little song for his buddy Johnny Cash called "A Boy Named Sue". Ever heard of it? And of everything Shel wrote, the many books out there, I think this one MIGHT just be his best. Or, wait...no, maybe it's The Light In The Attic. No, no....maybe it's actually The Giving Tree.... Maybe? Maybe it was Falling Up? I can never decide. One thing I do know and that's Where The Sidewalk Ends is Silverstein at his most awesome!

Funny and Uplifting. Great Poems for ALL Ages!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago I remember this book in the second grade! Wow, that was a long time ago. I remember enjoying the poems very much. Well, I stumbled upon this book a few weeks ago and decided to read them again. It had been quite some time. I still enjoyed it just as much as when I was little, if not more. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is a literary treat for all ages.The poems are funny and sincere at the same time. I really enjoyed each and every poem. The drawings are also really good. Just to give you a little taste of my Silverstein's work, here's the very first poem I heard from this book when I was little called, "Hat." And it goes a little something like this:Teddy said it was a hat,So I put it on.Now Dad is saying, "Where the heck'sthe toilet plunger gone?"That's only a SMALL taste of the wonders you will find in this book. My other favorites are "Hat," "Dancing Pants," "I Must Remember," "Warning," "Who," and "The Land of Happy." I'm sure there are many more, but that's all I can think of right now. Bottom line: EVERY poem is great.Although this is really great for kids, I think this is something EVERYONE would enjoy. Young or old, "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein is a fine read. One of my favorites.(If you liked this one, check out "A Light in the Attic." Very good book as well.)

Come meet Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout...

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago Would you like to meet Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who would not take the garbage out? Or Dirty Dan, the world's dirtiest man? Accept Shel Silverstein's invitation to come inside his delightful book full of outrageous poems and drawings. The unpredictable and humorous actions of each crazy character grabs readers' attention, keeping them engrossed in each poem, and craving for more. Elementary school-aged children will fall over laughing at Peggy Ann McKay's desperate attempt to avoid school, claiming, "I have the measles and the mumps, a gash, a rash, and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye." Silverstein's use of rhyme and nonsense verse combined with his constant humor captures the reader. His simple pen-and-ink drawings add to the imagery presented in each poem. The reader not only sees, but feels lazy Jane's dry mouth as she waits for it to rain. The application of alliteration, assonance, and consonance makes each poem a delight to read out loud; "For I've been down to the edge of the world, sat on the edge where the wild wind whirled." Some poems not only depict an array of humorous characters, but also create touching moments and offers good advice. Silverstein suggests playing hug o' war, rather than tug o' war, and assures young readers that, "Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be." Children ages nine to twelve will enjoy reading these well crafted poems that portray both ludicrous and poignant messages.

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