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Silverstein is the author and illustrator of numerous books, including The Giving Tree (1964), Where the Sidewalk Ends (1974), A Light in the Attic (1981), and Falling Up (1996). His books have been commended for their appeal to both adults and children. Silverstein’s poems are often darkly humorous, irreverent, and populated with invented ...
Sheldon Allan “ Shel ” Silverstein (1930-1999), also naming himself Uncle Shelby in some works was an American poet and writer of children’s book, also known for his cartoons and song-writing, as well as screen-writing. The artist is most famous for works such as The Giving Tree, Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Missing Piece. Sheldon ...
Falling Up. I tripped on my shoelace And I fell up— Up to the roof tops, Up over the town, Up past the tree tops, Up over the mountains, Up where the colors Blend into the sounds. But it got me so dizzy When I looked around, I got sick to my stomach And I threw down. Feel free to be first to leave comment.
1. "Where the Sidewalk Ends". One of Silverstein's most iconic poems, "Where the Sidewalk Ends," transports readers to a world beyond the ordinary. This whimsical piece enchants both young and old, reminding us of the importance of imagination and the longing to break free from societal constraints. With its playful language and vivid imagery ...
About this Poet A singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, award-winning children’s writer, and actor, Shel Silverstein grew up in Chicago. He started out as a cartoonist, publishing work in Playboy and the military publication Stars & Stripes , before turning to children’s books.
About this Poet A singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, award-winning children’s writer, and actor, Shel Silverstein grew up in Chicago. He started out as a cartoonist, publishing work in Playboy and the military publication Stars & Stripes , before turning to children’s books.
Shel Silverstein is best known as an author of children’s poetry. Before his death in 1999, he had established himself as both a songwriter and an author for readers of all ages. Silverstein’s popular poetry collections include ‘ A Giraffe and a Half,’ ‘ The Giving Tree,’ ‘A Light in the Attic,’ ‘The Missing Piece Meets the Big O,’ and more.
