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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780060291693
Edition: 25th anniversary
ISBN: 0060291699
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: October 31, 2000
Publisher: HarperCollins
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: October 03, 2000
Studio: HarperCollins

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com Review:
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 choose
To bathe an armadillo,
Use one bar of soap
And a whole lot of hope
And seventy-two pads of Brillo.

Is 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

Product Description:
Enter the world of Shel Silverstein…

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.



Notable Children's Books of 1974 (ALA)
1985 Notable Children's Recording (BL)
Outstanding Children's Books of 1974 (NYT)
1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)
Notable Titles of 1974 (NYTBR)
1981 Michigan Young Readers' Award
1984 George C. Stone Center for Children's Books (Claremont, CA) "Recognition of Merit" Award






Rating: - Awesome thank you
I was amazed at the condition on the book I ordered. It said it was in fair shape and it looks brand new to me!!

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Rating: - Where The Sidewalk Ends
Trully enjoyable collection that is enjoyed by the whole family. My [...] old son reads (and recites) to us at dinner and I sneek additional time with it in the evening. Great gift!

Bill

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Rating: - Where the Sidewalk Ends
I bought this book for my grandson, 4, after I discovered his love for Falling Up. When I was teaching sophomores, their favorite books of poems to memorize included anything by Silverstein. The illustrations are delightful and the twists appeal to senses of humor at all ages.

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Rating: - For Ages 9 to 120
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 ... Read More

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Rating: - One of the best childrens books ever.. also great for adults!
Nothing I could write here would explain how great of a book you are about to purchase. All I can say is... I loved it as a child and my son loves it. Stop wasting time and buy it now!!

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