Falling Up

By Shel Silverstein

Explore whimsical worlds and meet unforgettable characters in a magical collection of poems and drawings.

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178 pages· 11,041 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical world where Screamin' Millie, the dancin' bear Danny O'Dare, and Headphone Harold await. This enchanting collection of poems and drawings invites you to wander through the Nose Garden, ride the Little Hoarse, and dine in the Strange Restaurant. Each page promises a new adventure, sparking imagination and laughter. Will you dare to trip on your shoelaces and fall up into this magical realm? Discover the unexpected and let your mind be tickled by the playful genius of Shel Silverstein.

From the publisher

Millie McDeevit screamed a scream

So loud it made her eyebrows steam.

She screamed so loud

Her jawbone broke,

Her tongue caught fire,

Her nostrils smoked…

Poor Screamin’ Millie is just one of the unforgettable characters in this wondrous new book of poems and drawings by the creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic. Here you will also meet Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O’Dare, the dancin’ bear; the Human Balloon; and Headphone Harold.

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.

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