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The Missing Piece
Ages 6–9 · 1976
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$2184
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 1974 · Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein
A collection of humorous and whimsical poems for children
175 pages· 12,650 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Step into a realm where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Meet a boy who morphs into a TV, a girl who devours a whale, and a host of whimsical characters. In this enchanting collection, shadows are washed, diamond gardens are planted, and crocodiles visit the dentist. Each poem invites you to explore the limitless possibilities of imagination. Will you dare to venture where the sidewalk ends?
From the publisher
If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, A magic bean buyer … Come in … for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein’s world begins. 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 is at once outrageously funny and profound.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 175
- Words
- 12,650
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- NPL
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
Good to know
Stories behind the story
What is Where the Sidewalk Ends about?
“Where The Sidewalk Ends contrasts the world of the adult with the world of children, where the sidewalk ends.” - enotes.com “Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein is a three-stanza poem that depicts the adult world as something harsh and demanding, in contrast to a more childlike mentality that can provide a break from the responsibilities and pressures of being an adult. The sounds, senses, and word choices within the poem build the contrast to a distinct level to entice the reader to let go of adulthood long enough to find a break in youthful imagination.” - poemanalysis.com
Is the movie Where the Sidewalk Ends based on the book?
The movie called Where the Sidewalk Ends is not based off of Shel Silvertsein’s book. It was released in theaters Jan. 1, 1950 (and on a disc and streaming Dec. 6, 2005). The movie is 95 minutes long and is not rated.
What is the "moon-bird" mentioned in Where the Sidewalk Ends?
One interpretation of a "moon-bird" is a creature who "is beckoning our wild imaginations by luring us with baits such as the cool “peppermint wind."
How much does a first edition copy of Where the Sidewalk Ends cost?
A first edition is now selling for $900.
What poems are included in Where the Sidewalk Ends?
You can see the Table of Contents for Where the Sidewalk Ends here. here
Is there a bookstore named after the book Where the Sidewalk Ends?
A bookstore in Chatham, Massachussettes, is called the "Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore," named after the book.
What is the poem "Sick" in Where the Sidewalk Ends about?
“Sick” is a poem in the book about a girl who tells her parents she’s sick so she doesn’t have to go to school.
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~0.1
- F&P level
- ~A
Publication
- Published
- November 20, 1974
- First published
- January 1, 1974
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060256678
- LCCN
- 2013404411
- OCLC
- 50528609
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