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David's recommendation

First to recommend

If you want your children to love poetry, this is the book to start with. Shel Silverstein has a way with the English language unlike anyone else. His drawing draw the kids in further. Our favorite (that would be my kids and me) is "The Unicorn" (quick, flip to page 76). It is one of the best poems of all time.

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spdracersami's recommendation

I grew up on the books by Shel Silversein, and it still brings back great memories to flip through them... His collections are certainly a keepsake for any household!

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chad on Feb 17, 2009

All time classic.

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esh's recommendation

Apparently I'm the only person who did not get this book as a kid, but thanks to ThisNext, my daughter enjoys hearing these poems read to her. I try to stick to just one a night so we can make it last.

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beckyk's recommendation

All kids love Shel Silverstein. Light-hearted, funny poems and illustrations. Great for babysitting, entertaining young relatives or just reading yourselves.

I'm currently taking a Children's Literature course and my teacher says, if you're only going to buy one kids book, buy a Silverstein.

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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cbgood's recommendation

Ah the memories. Great book and must for kids. (via David)

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douger's recommendation

Shel Silverstein is a blast. His stories, poems, and little word games make me laugh, think, reflect and enjoy being. I love hearing them read aloud in a group of kids and adults alike!

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lizbarker's recommendation

Okay, so this is more like age 5 rather than 15, but my love for Shel Silverstein has never faded over the years. I was so excited to give this book to my niece last Christmas, and I can't wait to share it with other future Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout fans over the years...

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glennglasser's recommendation

it's required reading

Updated Aug 22, 2006

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