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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shel Silverstein's most popular book, Where the Sidewalk Ends is now available in a special edition containing the classic hardcover book and a CD of highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album. This is a wonderful gift and keepsake for Shel Silverstein fans, old and new.
From the outrageously funny to the quietly affecting -- and touching on everything in between -- here are poems and drawings that illuminate the remarkable world of the well-known folksinger, humorist and creator of The Giving Tree.
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Silly, silly Shel Silverstein. For more than 25 years, he has taken children exactly where they want to go with poetry: into the world of nonsense and wordplay. Take "Instructions," for example:
If you should ever chooseIs there a moral? A higher meaning? A lesson? Most certainly not--except perhaps in bathing armadillos. The late poet's collection of verse and pen-and-ink drawings, Where the Sidewalk Ends, is the bestselling children's poetry book of all time. Now, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this literary marvel, a special new edition is available, complete with a CD featuring 10 of his nuttiest poems. The compilation, "recited, sung, and shouted" by Silverstein himself, features highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album, including "Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too," "With His Mouth Full of Food," "Crocodile's Toothache," and "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out." No child--or grownup, for that matter--should be without this collection, or its companion, A Light in the Attic. (Ages 5 and older) --Emilie Coulter
To bathe an armadillo,
Use one bar of soap
And a whole lot of hope
And seventy-two pads of Brillo.
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"A zesty collection of humorous light verse." -- -- SLJ.
"An ideal book for teachers to have handy . . . If you want to ungloom your day, start Where the Sidewalk Ends." -- -- Reading Teacher.
"An ideal book for teachers to have handy . . . If you want to ungloom your day, start Where the Sidewalk Ends." -- -- Reading Teacher.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don't buy this edition for the [demo] CD- it has only 10 poems...
November 25, 2010
By JAB
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Don't pay a premium for this "edition" as the only difference is that it has a small sticker on the front jacket and a *DEMO* CD pasted into the inside of the cover. That's it.
I and my family thoroughly love this book (and many other Shel Silverstein works) and when we misplaced our copy I went in search of a new one and at the same time I wanted to purchase the CD.
I saw that this "anniversary edition" came with the CD and was excited that instead of buying the book and CD separately, I would pay a bit of a premium and kill two birds with one stone (and heck, there might even be an extra goodie included with the "anniversary edition).
Nice plan eh?
I sure wish the description had indicated that the "CD" was only a demo containing ten "highlights" from the actual CD (though Sony was nice enough to print on the demo CD that the "full" standard CD can be purchased from them. :(
Knowing that it was a Sony CD from circa 2002, I now must scan my computer to see if their infamous rootkit has been installed on my computer.
If that part had been advertised when I was ordering this I would have bought different "edition" and put the extra $$$ towards buying the REAL CD that should go with this book.
I and my family thoroughly love this book (and many other Shel Silverstein works) and when we misplaced our copy I went in search of a new one and at the same time I wanted to purchase the CD.
I saw that this "anniversary edition" came with the CD and was excited that instead of buying the book and CD separately, I would pay a bit of a premium and kill two birds with one stone (and heck, there might even be an extra goodie included with the "anniversary edition).
Nice plan eh?
I sure wish the description had indicated that the "CD" was only a demo containing ten "highlights" from the actual CD (though Sony was nice enough to print on the demo CD that the "full" standard CD can be purchased from them. :(
Knowing that it was a Sony CD from circa 2002, I now must scan my computer to see if their infamous rootkit has been installed on my computer.
If that part had been advertised when I was ordering this I would have bought different "edition" and put the extra $$$ towards buying the REAL CD that should go with this book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
~ pg. 27
I first heard about Shel Silverstein in a strange way. One of his poems is about Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout and LUSH beauty products has a shampoo with the same name. When I looked the name up online I found the amusing poem about a girl who never takes out the garbage.
These poems are at times laugh-out-loud funny and at times delightfully silly. There are quirky drawings throughout that make the poems even more enjoyable. One minute you are laughing and the next you are having memories of Alice in Wonderland or other books you read as a child like The Little Engine that Could. The only poem I question is "Dreadful" but I suppose some people think it is funny.
There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And There the grass grows soft and while,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.
~ pg. 64
A few of the poems struck me as especially profound while the poem about the Giraffe was very creative. After reading this collection I'll definitely look for more books by Shel Silverstein. While these poems may have been written for children they can be enjoyed by anyone from 9 to 120.
~The Rebecca Review
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.
~ pg. 27
I first heard about Shel Silverstein in a strange way. One of his poems is about Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout and LUSH beauty products has a shampoo with the same name. When I looked the name up online I found the amusing poem about a girl who never takes out the garbage.
These poems are at times laugh-out-loud funny and at times delightfully silly. There are quirky drawings throughout that make the poems even more enjoyable. One minute you are laughing and the next you are having memories of Alice in Wonderland or other books you read as a child like The Little Engine that Could. The only poem I question is "Dreadful" but I suppose some people think it is funny.
There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And There the grass grows soft and while,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.
~ pg. 64
A few of the poems struck me as especially profound while the poem about the Giraffe was very creative. After reading this collection I'll definitely look for more books by Shel Silverstein. While these poems may have been written for children they can be enjoyed by anyone from 9 to 120.
~The Rebecca Review
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had this when i was a young lad so when i saw this i had to get it for my daughters to enjoy also. All of shel Silversteins book are great!! A must have!
By MLeamon
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have wanted this book for a long time and finally bought it. I checked it out so many times in grade school and now my seven year old is reading it!
By Terri
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a favorite book of mine while growing up, that was a must have for my daughter. She loved it and it brought back so many fond memeories for myself! A must have!!
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another great Silverstein book - even I as an adult enjoy his work but of course, my kids read all his work and now I am buying them for the next generation. These books really encourage kids and make them WANT to learn. There is no doubt that an advanced reader at a young age is set for life with a superb knowledge of the English language - and kids who read this will want to keep reading. I was amazed at the excellent conditon of the hard cover I received - like I say, why pay $26 in a bookstore when you can get a like-new book for less than half that. Great work Amazon.
5.0 out of 5 stars
my favorite from the master of childhood (and adultchild) poetry
January 18, 2013
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Brilliant, charming, adorable, ridiculous, grotesque, lyrical, enchanting, imaginative, and Wonderlandesque and in the tradition of Aesop, perfectly capturing the illogical nature of childhood, this is probably my favorite collection of Silverstein's poetry, but it is so hard to chose just one. Silverstein is not only the best children's poet of all time, not only one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, but, one of the greatest poets of all time. His silly, sweet, playful poetry utterly sings right to the profound nature of childhood, imagination, nature, and life. Grade: A+
By justEm
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is awesome I loved reading all of She'll Sivlersteins poetry as a kid and now I'm enjoying readding it to my daughter. It arrived earlier then expected and was in perfect condition
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!!!
I purchased these items for my son. I remember reading them as a child myself and got so much enjoyment from reading these short poems. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dana
5.0 out of 5 stars
***********THE BEST BOOK EVER*************
The book where the sidewalk ends is filled with laughter and fun, and it can draw you into the world of poetry in an instant. This book is a great book of poetry for all ages!
Published 13 months ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Timeless Classic!
I read and loved these poems as a kid (20 years ago) and now my daughter loves them too. The CD has a limited amount of tracks but are well worth double the price for the CD alone. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Winters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where the sidewalk ends
The Shel Silverstein books of poems are delightful and I gave some to my little grandsons, who -at 7 and 10 yrs of age - are the right age to appreciate the often subtle humor in... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lady Istana
5.0 out of 5 stars
great read for granddaughter!
Terrific twenty-five years ago when given to my kids. Christmas day my granddaughter day sat and read it amost the entire day.
Published 17 months ago by Stacy A. Sturdevant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where the sidewalk ends
I bought my book to be brought to mexico and the shipping was cheap, it was only 10 dollars!! the book came in as I ordered it and I love it, its my fav. Read more
Published on September 11, 2010 by Goldis
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