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Where the Sidewalk Ends

the Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein. --
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Oct 31, 2023jillybee72 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Still a classic!
Sep 09, 2023wyenotgo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Recently, I’ve been working my way through The Republic of Plato, probably for the third or fourth time, I’ve lost count over the years. And despite that seminal work being an undoubtedly impressive and important work that has profoundly…
Jun 15, 2023aadisubba rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Where the Sidewalk Ends is a poetry book that has tons of small poems inside. Shel Silverstein has a unique way of telling stories while writing poetry. His poetry ranges in topics, some of them being about ‘Carrots’ or ‘The Edge of the…
Oct 09, 2022red_beetle_312 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was the first poem collection I read. It would not be the last.
Mar 25, 2021
Where 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…
Jun 27, 2020
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Apr 20, 2020JackieDaytona rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Sep 21, 2019STPL_Emily rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
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…
Aug 06, 2019
very funny
May 20, 2019elfiereads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Love Shel's use of words...so descriptive
Mar 25, 2018Linyarai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very whimsical and fun, I enjoy his poetry.
Dec 07, 2017pink_cat_2301 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I liked this book sooo much!!!!!!!!! I even laughed out loud!!! XD XD XD XD XD
Nov 13, 2017Tarheeljb42 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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…
GCPL_EarlyLit
Jul 18, 2017GCPL_EarlyLit rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is perfect for all ages. Your kids will love these read aloud.
GCPL_Youth
Jun 28, 2017GCPL_Youth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A perfect car-trip book. Read it in fits and spurts and just enjoy the silliness.
Feb 16, 2017
I thought that this book, Where the Sidewalk ends, (poem/poetry book) was OK. The book was very interesting for me to read. The book was entertaining, funny, and fun to read. There were a lot of poems in the book. My favorite poem that I…
Aug 30, 2016A10_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It has some good poems ,but sometimes it is a little too silly. Overall I give it 4 stars!
OhTai
Apr 09, 2016OhTai rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite is Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too!
Aug 28, 2015otiman rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
it was good poetry
jessica0425
May 27, 2015
Read to the Rhythm book
Oct 01, 2013CALEBCHAN1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
love it like it a lot.
Feb 04, 2013Abu_Bakr rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!!
faizamalik
Jan 03, 2013
This book is adorable. The drawings are cute and the writing is laugh out loud funny. Its a great introduction to poetry for kids. I have enjoyed these with my 6 and 3 yr old.
Roxannajayc
Jul 23, 2012Roxannajayc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An amazing childrens poet.
Sep 22, 2008stoub rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Quirky humor for all ages.