Every Thing On It

I love Shel's books. I love exploring the themes of his writing, and I wish I was smart enough as a kid to read beyond the whimsical nature of his writing.

When I was a toddler, my mom read me poems from Shel Silverstein's A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Where the Sidewalk Ends. It was in fact one of the most pivotal experiences of my childhood, as it initiated my love and hunger for reading. 15 years later, it's the beginning of November, and I'm looking for something to get my mom for her 51st birthday present. When I saw this book was on sale at Amazon, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to buy it. Since my mom used to read me poems from the book, I decided to record myself reading the first 30 or so poems from the book. Of the ones I read, they were in the same fun, catchy tone as his many previous poem collections.. These poems (and the illustrations too, of course!) were just as special and unique as the ones I had read more than a decade ago. I loved them, even as an adult! Needless to say, my mother loved the present as well. As a college student, I also appreciate the relatively inexpensive price of this beautiful hardcover book. R.I.P. Shel Silverstein -- a true inspiration for children and adults alike, with his uniquely catchy and surprisingly deep poem-writing.

His rhyming stories are clever, funny, adorable, witty and some have great messages. I have a huge collection of Shel Silverstein's books. Children love to hear his poems. I first started buying these for my daughter when she was a child. I kept them, but I bought extra sets for her to read to her children. We will read them to future grandhildren (I hope there will be future grandchildren). I give his books as baby shower gifts.

Our family LOVES these books by Shel Silverstein! Not only are they enjoyable for adults, but our kids can’t get enough of them. At 5yrs and 6yrs old, our girls read these poems out loud with little help and with a lot of enjoyment!

Really good book. We love Shel’s collection.

All books by Shel Siverstein are such a join to read and two own.My daughter who is now 50 years old got her first books when she was a teen,she gifted her daughter her first books when she was 15, my Great Grand ,was gifted her first books this year she is 9.What a way encourage reading!!

Good read

This is such a wonderful collection of poems - sweet, funny, sentimental and completely off-the-wall, typical Shel Silverstein. Honestly, reading this book is like getting an unexpected visit from an old friend. The sketches are, as always, just breathtaking. The collection is well-put together, edited beautifully, and in the same style as Shel probably would have wanted. Several poems made me cry - not easy for a poem to do - but I did cry. And my sons and I laughed our way through most of the work. I read the entire book, and felt the ending was just right with his poem: "When I Am Gone" When I am gone what will you do? Who will write and draw for you? Someone smarter - someone new? Someone better - maybe YOU! I know he left behind over 1,500 poems and sketches. I hope to see more works released, because holding a new Shel Silverstein book feels wonderful!

The book is not sealed in plastic. The cover is folded and there is a dirty line in front. It is meant as a gift but now I am embarrassed to gift it as it looks like a second hand book.

Beautiful collection of poems.. My 9 year old daughter enjoyed reading it.. Poem are simple and funny.

Everyone, adults included took several turns at reciting the poems over Christmas. My nephew loved the quirky verses and the book went everywhere with him, picking out his favourites to recite over and over again. Gem of a find, now we have to order the other titles by the wonderful Shel.

Este es un libro muy entretenido y divertido el cual ayuda a estimular la imaginación de los niños. Se lo pasan genial leyéndolo.

amazing book kids love it