About Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Alan "Shel" Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American poet, songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter and author of children's books. He sometimes styled himself as Uncle Shelby especially for his early children's books. To this day he remains one of the most beloved authors of children's books in the United States.
Silverstein confirmed he never studied the poetry of others, and therefore developed his own style: laid-back and conversational, occasionally employing profanity and slang.
Sheldon Alan "Shel" Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American poet, songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter and author of children's books. He sometimes styled himself as Uncle Shelby especially for his early children's books. To this day he remains one of the most beloved authors of children's books in the United States.
Silverstein confirmed he never stu...
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| 1. Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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4-8 |
01/06/2015
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919 Reviews |
| 2. Every Thing On It (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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9-12 |
09/20/2011
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699 Reviews |
| 3. El �rbol generoso (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein, Carla Pardo Valle Publisher: Lectorum Publications
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08/10/2011
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21,779 Reviews |
| 4. A Light in the Attic Special Edition (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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4-8 |
09/22/2009
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3,880 Reviews |
| 5. Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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4-8 |
09/01/2009
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133 Reviews |
| 6. Don't Bump the Glump!: And Other Fantasies (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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4-8 |
03/18/2008
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112 Reviews |
| 7. Runny Babbit Book and Abridged CD (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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4-8 |
09/26/2006
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220 Reviews |
| 8. Hay luz en el desvan (Escritura Desatada) (Spanish Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Ediciones B
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06/30/2006
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1,382 Reviews |
| 9. Donde el camino se corta: Nuevos poemas para reirse (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Ediciones B
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09/28/2005
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12,205 Reviews |
| 10. Different Dances 25th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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10/12/2004
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102 Reviews |
| 11. Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings (Ha... Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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01/20/2004
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13,964 Reviews |
| 12. The Giving Tree: Simplified Characters (Chinese Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Nan hai chu ban she
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08/01/2003
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7,775 Reviews |
| 13. Falling Up (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
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08/2003
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890 Reviews |
| 14. Shel Silverstein: Poems and Drawings: Slipcase 3-Book Box Set (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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4-8 |
10/01/2002
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9 Reviews |
| 15. Arbor Alma/the Giving Tree (Latin Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
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07/01/2002
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22,712 Reviews |
| 16. Quien quiere un rinonceronte barato? (Spanish Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Plaza y Janes
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05/21/2002
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34 Reviews |
| 17. The Giving Tree with Gift Card (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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03/2002
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24,792 Reviews |
| 18. Batacazos: Poemas para reirse (Escritura de Satada) (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Ediciones B
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01/01/2000
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1,836 Reviews |
| 19. La Parte Que Falta (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Editorial Sirio
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1,102 Reviews |
| 20. La Parte Que Falta Conoce A la O Grande (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Lectorum Publications
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411 Reviews |
| 21. The Giving Tree (Slipcased Mini Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Illustrator: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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10/1999
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11,866 Reviews |
| 22. A light in the attic (Unknown Binding) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Produced in braille for the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, by Associated Services for the Blind
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| 23. Lafcadio, El Leon Que Devolvio El Disparo / Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot ... Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Lumen Books Sites Books
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04/1998
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491 Reviews |
| 24. Quien Quiere Un Rinoceronte Barato? (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: Lumen Books Sites Books
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01/01/1996
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30 Reviews |
| 25. A light in the attic (Hardcover) Author: Shel Silverstein Publisher: HarperCollins
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