Shel Silverstein

6 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Shel Silverstein was an American poet, songwriter, and author known for his children's literature. His notable works include "Where the Sidewalk Ends," "The Giving Tree," "A Light in the Attic," "Falling Up," "The Missing Piece," and "The Missing Piece Meets the Big O," which feature whimsical illustrations and themes of imagination and friendship. Silverstein's writing has left a lasting impact on children's literature.

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Books by Shel Silverstein

6 books available

Where the Sidewalk Ends
Shel Silverstein
4.3 (1.2M) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Enter a whimsical world where shadows are washed, diamond gardens grow, and outlandish characters come to life through Shel Silverstein's memorable poems and quirky drawings.
The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
4.4 (906k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A selfless tree gives her all to a demanding boy throughout his life, showing the bittersweet nature of unconditional love and sacrifice.
A Light in the Attic
Shel Silverstein
4.3 (374k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Enter a whimsical attic where 'Whatifs' whisper, and you'll find backward bills, polar bears in fridges, and the delightful absurdity of stolen knees, all told through Shel Silverstein's playful poems and drawings.
Falling Up
Shel Silverstein
4.3 (128k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Shel Silverstein's collection brings a world where eyebrows steam from screams, eels accompany girls, and a nose garden waits, all with his playful poetry and quirky drawings.
The Missing Piece
Shel Silverstein
4.3 (27k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A charming circle goes on a musical journey to find its missing wedge, only to discover that being complete might be an unexpected, changing state.
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
Shel Silverstein
4.3 (12k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A lonely wedge's search for completion turns into a journey of self-discovery, as it learns that true belonging comes from rolling independently, like the 'Big O'.