Where the Sidewalk Ends : Poems and Drawings

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Summary: A Light in the Attic and Where the Sidewald Ends
Review: If the ratings would allow, I would give the books a higher rating. These same poems were read to me and my class when I was in second grade. I can still recite most of the poems--my favorite still to this day is "Homework oh Homework." These books are definitely the cutest I have seen in a long while. When I have my own children, I hope to own the books so I, too, can recite them.

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Summary: Buy this book for someone you love, no matter their age.
Review: When I was a child in the '70s, money was tight for our family. I checked this book out of the library so many times, that the librarian in our small town bought me a copy. I still have it. Now, money is not so tight. I buy a copy for every child I know. It is my own small children's favorite book. They have their favorites (Spaghetti & Listen to the Mustn'ts) and can recite them by heart. I would like to thank Mr. Silverstein for bringing happiness to my childhood, as well as creating stories that lay the foundation for some of the the most beautiful moments I share with my children. The stories are silly (Dancing Pants), as well as thought-provoking (Colors). I recommend it to anyone, and everyone. Jennifer Lujano

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Summary: This book was one of the cutest I have ever read.
Review: This book was one of the cutest poetry books I have ever read. Shel Silverstein has been one of my favorite poets for the longest time. It is a pity that I cannot find this book in my local bookstores. It is one of the best.

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Summary: Shel Silverstein
Review: When I was growing up, Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, and The Light in the Attic were a core part of my curriculum. They were the only readings that EVERY child loved! In high school, a teacher assigned us to do projects on our favorite poems (thinking we would chose ones by Dante or Chaucer) and all but 2 students did theirs on a Shel Silverstein poem. I intend to buy copies of each book for my children... or maybe just for me! - J.Darling

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Summary: Terrific and Enjoyable for All Ages
Review: I am an elementary school first grade teacher and every day for 30 minutes I read poems from Where The Sidewalk Ends. My school children love it and have a chance to relax and help recite the poems with me. They especially love Ickle Me Pickle Me Tickle Me Too! Thanks Shel Silverstein, I hope you have inspired many of my students to become authors and illustrators just like you !!! I especially love your poem from Falling Up called, Snowball... Sincerely, Mrs. Delaney Stilwell and Class Taylor Elementary School Foxboro, Massachusetts

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Summary: A Great Book To Remember!
Review: I read this book back in 1980 when I was 11 yrs old. I have never forgotten the way it made me laugh and always cheered me up. My personal favorite as a child was "Sick". "I am too sick to go to school today..." I read that one and several others over and over again.
I was an abused child and the book brought something into my daily existence that I sorely needed. Laughter! I would highly recommend this book to anyone (as matter of fact I recommended it to the reading group at www.familyeducation.com). Not only will children find the poems and drawings to be of great amusement, but adults will remember the things in their childhood that brought a smile to their face as well!
I plan on buying this book for my children as well as the other Silverstein books. They are all excellent!

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Summary: Awsome
Review: This book is GREAT. The best Poems are Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too, Sick, and Sarah Silvia Cynthia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out

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Summary: Overall the book was very pleasent and funny.
Review: I loved this book. In fact I love all of Shel Silverstein's books. They are funny and nice to read depending on what kind of mood you're in. I love to read them when I am sad and when I am happy. The poems in here always make me laugh. Thank you Shel. Your books are awsome

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Summary: Great book!
Review: Any poetry-loving 9 year old would love this book. They're funny

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Summary: It's the cutest book I know. That's just it - SOOOOO cute!!!
Review: This book includes some of the greatest poems of Shel Silverstein, which are full of humor and naivety, and appeal for both children and adults. I trust that whoever reads this book will surely agree.