where the sidewalk ends

Title: Where the Sidewalk ends
Author: Shel Silverstein
ages: 2-6
about the author:
Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 8/9, 1999), was an American poet, singer-songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter and author of children's books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in his children's books. Translated into more than 30 languages, his books have sold over 20 million copies
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summary: Where the Sidewalk Ends  is a collection of children's poetry written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein and published by Harper and Row Publishers. The book's poems address many common childhood concerns and also presents purely fanciful stories.

my reaction: I absolutely love this book. It is a great introduction and poetry read for young children and adults. The language is easy to read and a joyful for all ages. It stands the test of time as being popular.

^{lesson ideas: Have students create their own poems.}