First published 1974
Welcome to Shel Silverstein's fantastical realm, where the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary. Meet a boy who transforms into a TV set, a girl who devours a whale, and a shadow-washing laundromat. Absurd yet achingly human, these poems and drawings unlock the imagination, revealing the wonder in everyday life. Silverstein's masterful wordplay and offbeat humor transport readers to a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist. Beneath the playful surface, his timeless verse explores the joys, fears, and complexities of the human experience with profound insight. Lose yourself in this celebration of the impossible and discover the magic that lies beyond the sidewalk's end.
Genres: humor, fantasy, poetry
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: absurdist, found-family
176 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins