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Shel Silverstein

    September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999

    Shel Silverstein was the author-artist of many beloved books of prose and poetry. He was also a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and a Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter. His unique body of work sets him apart as a distinctive creator.

    Shel Silverstein
    Falling Up Special Edition
    Every Thing On It
    The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
    A Light in the Attic Book and CD
    Where the Sidewalk Ends
    A Light in the Attic Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems
    • 2022

      A humorous alphabet book for adults, teaching ABC lessons parents would never want their children to learn, such as I is for ink (which rhymes with drink) and K is for kidnapper (who has a lollipop and a keen car)

      Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book: A Primer for Adults Only
    • 2017

      Runny Babbit Returns

      Another Billy Sook

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Set in a lush forest, the narrative follows a journey through nature's wonders, highlighting the intricate relationships between various woodland creatures. As the story unfolds, themes of friendship, survival, and the beauty of the natural world come to life. Readers are invited to explore the vibrant ecosystem, encountering both challenges and joyous moments that emphasize the importance of harmony in the environment. The book captures the enchanting essence of the woods and the lessons they impart.

      Runny Babbit Returns
    • 2017

      Runny Babbit Returns

      • 94 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Runny Babbit Returns takes us back to the green woods in this imaginative new billy sook, written and illustrated by the late Shel Silverstein.

      Runny Babbit Returns
    • 2015

      Falling Up Special Edition

      • 187 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.4(246)Add rating

      From New York Times bestselling author Shel Silverstein, the creator of the classics Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Every Thing On It, comes a wondrous book of poems and drawings. This special edition contains 12 never-before-published poems. Filled with unforgettable characters like Screamin’ Millie; Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O'Dare, the dancin' bear; the Human Balloon; and Headphone Harold, this collection by the celebrated Shel Silverstein will charm young readers and make them want to trip on their shoelaces and fall up too! So come, wander through the Nose Garden, ride the Little Hoarse, eat in the Strange Restaurant, and let the magic of Shel Silverstein open your eyes and tickle your mind. And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein!

      Falling Up Special Edition
    • 2014

      Don't Bump the Glump!

      And Other Fantasies

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.9(1439)Add rating

      Set in a lively and chaotic environment, the narrative brings to life the vibrant experiences and interactions within a zoo. The story captures the unique personalities of both the animals and the visitors, highlighting the whimsical and sometimes unpredictable nature of zoo life. Through engaging anecdotes and colorful illustrations, readers are invited to explore the wonders of wildlife and the joy of discovery in a bustling habitat.

      Don't Bump the Glump!
    • 2014

      A Giraffe and a Half

      • 46 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.3(640)Add rating

      If you had a giraffe and he stretched another half … you would have a giraffe and a half. And if you glued a rose to the tip of his nose … And … if he put on a shoe and then stepped in some glue … And if he used a chair to comb his hair … And so it goes until … but that would be telling. Children will be kept in stitches until the very end, when the situation is resolved in the most riotous way possible. Shel Silverstein’s incomparable line drawings add to the hilarity of his wildly funny rhymes.

      A Giraffe and a Half
    • 2013

      Lafcadio

      The Lion Who Shot Back

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.2(5972)Add rating

      A lion challenges the status quo in this charming modern fable by Shel Silverstein. This debut work showcases the lion's determination to stand up for himself rather than accept defeat. With engaging storytelling and whimsical illustrations, the book explores themes of resilience and self-assertion, appealing to both children and adults alike.

      Lafcadio
    • 2011

      Have you ever read a book with everything on it? Here it is - an amazing collection of never-before-published poems and drawings from the mind of Shel Silverstein. You will say Hi-ho for the toilet troll, get tongue-tied with Stick-a-Tongue-Out-Sid, play a highly unusual horn, and experience the joys of growing down. What's that? You have a case of the Lovetobutcants? Impossible! Just come in and let the magic of Shel Silverstein open your heart.

      Every Thing On It
    • 2011

      Runny Babbit lent to wunch And heard the saitress way, "We have some lovely stabbit rew -- Our Special for today." From the legendary creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and The Giving Tree comes an unforgettable new character in children's literature. Welcome to the world of Runny Babbit and his friends Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake, and many others who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own. So if you say, "Let's bead a rook That's billy as can se," You're talkin' Runny Babbit talk, Just like mim and he.

      Runny Babbit
    • 2010

      Where the Sidewalk Ends

      • 183 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.6(4299)Add rating

      This 30th Anniversary Special Edition includes 12 extra poems for an even more fantastic experience.Come in... for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins.Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and deeply profound. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings stretches the bounds of imagination and will be cherished by readers of all ages.

      Where the Sidewalk Ends