Where the Sidewalk Ends : Poems & Drawings (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 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...

from REGoodrich

Shel Silverstein has put together a wonderful collection of poetry in this book, appealing to all ages. Some are longer, some short, but every poem is entertaining and clever. I admire this author's creative imagination and his ability to think young. Some of my favorite poems from this book incl...

from mlboliver

Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is a collection a poems and drawings for children that they can relate to. I will focus on the poem "Sick." This particular poem is about a little girl, Peggy Ann McKay, who is sick and talks herself into needing to stay home from school due to her ill...