Age Range: 4-8 years old Review This classic poetry collection, which is both outrageously funny and profound, has been the most beloved of Shel Silverstein's poetry books for generations. Themes Silliness Humor Lessons Other Books by Shel Silverstein
Application This collection of poems and drawings is meant to be shared, and is great fun to read on one’s own or aloud. Encourage imitation of the style of the illustration and the silliness of the poems and let children express their own thoughts through the exercise. Video:
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Prelutsky, J. (1984). New Kid on the Block. Dr. Seuss (1958). Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. Scieszka, J. (1992). The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Book/Author Official Website: http://www.shelsilverstein.com/books/where-sidewalk-ends/ Other Resources Download this PDF for activities from 2016 Poetry Month: References Goodreads. (n.d.). Where the Sidewalk Ends. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30119.Where_the_Sidewalk_Ends NoveList. (2017). Retrieved from: http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.pueblolibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=noh&tg=UI&an=113004&site=novelist-live Where the Sidewalk Ends. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.shelsilverstein.com/books/where-sidewalk-ends/ Where the Sidewalk Ends. (n.d.). [Cover Image]. Retrieved from http://www.betterreading.com.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/9781846143847.jpg
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