Where the sidewalk ends

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein for Chris

After yesterday’s post concerning masks, my friend Gary reminded me of a new book of poems, including one titled Masks, from the incredible imagination of the late Shel Silverstein. I’…

Shel Silverstein was a genius who new how to move you with simple lines. Both the written and drawn kind. His name was Sheldon Allan Silverstein. To kids, he was Uncle Shelby. He spoiled us with wo…

This poem was published in Revolting Rhymes, a collection of six Roald Dahl poems published in 1982. Each poem is a parody of a traditional folk tale. He provides a re-interpretation and surprise ending instead of the traditional happily-ever-after ending. In this poem with gory twists, Roald Dahl combines the characters in the Three Little Pigs story with Little Red Riding Hood.

I'm a dreamer! Shel Silverstein

Invitation\Where the Sidewalk Ends

Maggy of Red Ted’s Art Blog is hosting a monthly series called Kids Exploring The Great Artists. I thought I’d participate but adapt to be...

This poem is called What A day, from Where the Sidewalk Ends. I read this book many times growing up and this one always stuck out to me.