Where the Sidewalk Ends (Hardcover)

from shelbyweryavah

This is a book of poems which can be enjoyed by many readers. The children will relate to the subjects and find the poems funny and musical. The only style of poetry that isn't used is haiku. The illustrations are simple pencil drawings. My favorite poem was "Listen to the Mustn'ts". It talks abo...

from gkuhns

This book of poetry for children emphasizes the imagination of the young. It presents the world as children see it, with all of its fantastical permutations. It allows children to dream the impossible and to reflect on the world as they experience it. As a book of poetry, this work resists easy c...

from ChrisWeir

I remember having read this as a kid and the poems and illustrations were funny. Now reading it as an adult it's still fun. I'm surprised reading it now how many are actually educational or try to teach good manners as well as being funny. Others would probably not be published now in our hyper s...

from Runa

Like this amazing book actually needs any more praise showered on it. (Well, it's going to get it anyways, so it had better learn to live with it!) Can anyone say anything negative about this book? (well...other than the book banners, but we all know very well what humongous Delusionals they are....

from ElizaJane

Reason for Reading: I read poems to my son daily (M-F). I try to alternate between classic children's poetry books and silly poetry books. It was silly poetry time. Comments: Not much introduction is needed for Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends. This is his first collection of poetry and...