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Where the Sidewalk Ends
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Where the Sidewalk Ends (1974) (edit title/settings)

by Shel Silverstein (Author) (edit contributors)

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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... read more

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Where the Sidewalk Ends is a collection of poems by Shel Silverstein. This is a good collection to use for read alouds and familiarize 1st and 2nd graders with poetry or you could use it in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade as examples to teach students how to write poetry and give them examples of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Where the Sidewalk Ends is a collection of poems by Shel Silverstein. This is a good collection to use for read alouds and familiarize 1st and 2nd graders with poetry or you could use it in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade as examples to teach students how to write poetry and give them examples of different kinds of poems as well as the rhythm a poem tends to have.

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  • “I'm being eaten by a boa constrictorand I don't like it one bit.”
  • “But just one thing, please, as we float through the breeze--Don't sneeze.”
  • “But all the magic I have knownI've had to make myself.”
  • “If you are a dreamer, come inIf you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic bean-buyer,If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in!Come in!”
  • “Ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too.Went for a ride in a flying shoe”

First Sentence edit see section history

If you are a dreamer, come in, If your are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer . . .

Table of Contents edit see section history

Invitation
Eighteen flavors
Melinda Mae
Sick
Ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too
Enter this deserted house
Jimmy Jet and his TV set
For sale
Warning
The Yipiyuk
Crocodile’s toothache
Stone telling
Ridiculous Rose
Boa constrictor
Peanut-butter sandwich
Listen to the mustn'ts
Hug o’war
Smart
Forgotten language
The farmer and the queen
The one who stayed
No difference
Wild boar
Thumbs
Sara Cynthia Sylvia Stout would not take the garbage out
My hobby
Early bird
Me-stew Captain Hook
With his mouth full of food
The flying festoon
The silver fish
The generals
The worst
Dreadful
My beard

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 117 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2010). (authoritative list)
This is book 276 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
This book is in My favorite Books!. (community list)
This is book 122 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 124 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 121 of 194 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2010). (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Shel Silverstein (Author) - and Illustrator.

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper & Row Publishers
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1974
ISBN: 0-06-025668-0
Page Count: 176

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ8.3.S5844 Wh
  • Dewey: 811.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Younger children could probably read this but, would need an adult to read it to them.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
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  • The Missing Piece
  • The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
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  • Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • A Boy Named Shel: The Life and Times of Shel Silverstein

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