Where the Sidewalk Ends Book and CD : Poems and Drawings Hardcover - 2000
by Shel Silverstein
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
From the outrageously funny to the quietly affecting, here are poems and drawings that illuminate the remarkable world of the well-known folksinger, humorist, and creator of "The Giving Tree". In this wonderful keepsake edition, Silverstein's most popular book is offered with a CD of highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album.
Description
Details
- Title Where the Sidewalk Ends Book and CD : Poems and Drawings
- Author Shel Silverstein
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 25th anniversary
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 176
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Limited, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Date 2000
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Read-A-Long
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0060291699I3N10
- ISBN 9780060291693 / 0060291699
- Weight 1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 7 x 1 in (22.61 x 17.78 x 2.54 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
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Themes
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Children's poetry, American, Humorous poetry, American
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001268771
- Dewey Decimal Code 811.54
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About this book
Where the Sidewalk Ends is a collection of children's poetry written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. The book's poems address many common childhood concerns as well as purely fanciful stories that can easily entertain kids and adults alike. Where the Sidewalk Ends has been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. The book received the New York Times’ Outstanding Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Book as well as one of the 100 Greatest Books for Kids by Parent & Child magazine.
Note: Recited, sung and shouted by Shel Silverstein himself, the audio edition of Where the Sidewalk Ends was originally released on cassette in 1983 and won the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Recording For Children.
From the rear cover
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shel Silverstein's most popular book, Where the Sidewalk Ends is now available in a special edition containing the classic hardcover book and a CD of highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album. This is a wonderful gift and keepsake for Shel Silverstein fans, old and new.
From the outrageously funny to the quietly affecting -- and touching on everything in between -- here are poems and drawings that illuminate the remarkable world of the well-known folksinger, humorist and creator of The Giving Tree.
First Edition Identification
Harper & Row first published Where the Sidewalk Ends in 1974. First editions state “First Edition” on the copyright page. The dust jacket of a first edition states the original price of $7.95 (which was changed to $8.95 on later editions).
