I bought all of Shel Silverstein books when I first began teaching elementary school 25 years ago and I still use it today! These books are classics! The humor he uses in his poetry hits kids' funny bone all of the time! He writes in a variety of poetic styles, so many types of poetry examples can be used and students can use these as mentor texts to write their own various forms of poetry. I can't say enough good things about...
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Love this book the most out of all Shel's works. When I'm feeling down, I just read this book and my mood improves. The book didn't come with a book cover, but I'm fine with that. The book had no marks, rips, tears, bends or writing in it. Looks like it could be brand new even.
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I love this book! It’s fun book to read to your kids. I used to Read this book to my youngest. She thought it was cute and funny. My 10-year-old really gets a kick out of it. It’s pretty easy to read and has pictures almost on every page.
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I used to absolutely love this book when I was young and now I read it to my kid and he laughs and laughs!! Great fun book that you and your child will enjoy together!! Highly recommend !
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Full of silly poems that may keep your child reading it. Mine lost interest pretty quickly.
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Award-winning writer, artist, and musician Shel Silverstein was born ninety years ago today! The multitalented Renaissance man passed away when he was only 68, but he accomplished so much, creating a veritable treasure trove of poetry, art, stories, and music in his lifetime.
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