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Titles in Order of Publication:
 LAFCADIO, THE LION WHO SHOT BACK
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060256753
Ages 9-12
112 pages
The hunted learns about being a hunter in this thought-provoking fable by Shel Silverstein. Follow the story of the strange lion, who becomes an excellent marksman, leaving the jungle behind to become famous and wealthy. The only problem is, when he gets to be the best shot in the world, he's not sure where he belongs anymore. Is he human or still an animal?
 THE GIVING TREE
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060256656
Ages 4-8
64 pages
"Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy."
This beautifully written book is a heartwarming, yet sometimes sad, story about the gift of love that will move readers of all ages. It follows a young boy's life as he plays in the tree, sits in her shade and eats her apples --- all gifts the tree is happy to bestow. Eventually the boy becomes a man and wants even more from the generous tree. As both continue to grow older, the inspiring verses of THE GIVING TREE offer words of wisdom about unselfish love and the true meaning of giving.
 WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN:0060256672
Ages 9-12
176 pages
"If you are a dreamer, come in.
If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,
A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer . . .
If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire,
For we have some flax golden tales to spin.
Come in!
Come in!"
The poetry featured in Shel Silverstein's WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS opens the door to an imaginative land where upside down looks right side up and a boy turns into a TV set! Have you met Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout --- who refuses to take the garbage out? What about Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too? And can you draw an invisible picture like the one found in this book? Welcome to the wonderful, wacky world of Shel Silverstein where anything is possible and the unlikely is likely to happen! WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS is an outstanding collection of poetry and illustrations to make you think and giggle. So come on --- come inside the poetry of Shel Silverstein and see what you find!
 A GIRAFFE AND A HALF
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060256559
Ages 4-8
48 pages
"If you had a giraffe . . .
and he stretched another half . . .
you would have a giraffe and a half . . ."
What a strange sight that would be! And just the kind of merriment you'd expect in this charming tale that will tickle your funny bone. This silly giraffe spends his day gathering up some unusual things like a rat in his hat, a chair in his hair and glue on his shoe. The rhyming pattern makes this a great way for younger children to learn about the most common form of poetry. And it's fun to follow along and try to guess what's coming next!
 THE MISSING PIECE
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060256710
Ages 4-8
112 pages
Silverstein uses simple lines and shapes on stark white pages to show a circle looking for its "missing piece." As it travels across land and sea, it sings a song of the places it's been. Although the search is long and sometimes tough, reflecting the fact that getting what you want in life isn't always easy, there's plenty of fun things to see along the way.
 THE MISSING PIECE MEETS THE BIG O
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060256575
Ages 9-12
104 pages
In this companion book to THE MISSING PIECE, the wedge-shaped piece has trouble getting along on its own. In fact, the missing piece wants someone to help it along. Then the big O, a circle, shows the wedge how it can create its own momentum. Kids and adults alike love this fable.
 A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060256737
Ages 9-12
176 pages
"Last night, while I lay thinking here,
Some whatifs crawled inside my ear
And pranced and partied all night long
And sang their same old Whatif song:"
"Whatif" echoes what Shel Silverstein wanted all his poetry to achieve: Make children think, dream, and have the courage to imagine the fantastic. How can you resist with poems like "The Meehoo With An Exactlywatt?" This collection contains a whole world of new characters to spark your imagination like Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, or Mr. Smeds and Mr. Spats. You can climb mountains, ride a bucking bronco, or paint the spots on a leopard --- if you dare! Inside A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC you'll find Silverstein's delightful illustrations, too, like a walrus wearing braces and a hippo trying to fly. And if you've ever dreamed of having something to do your homework for you, try the "Homework Machine." But be careful. You may get more --- or less --- than you bargained for!
 FALLING UP
by Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060248025
Ages 9-12
184 pages
"Upside-down trees swingin' free,
Busses float and buildings dangle:
Now and then it's nice to see
The world -- from a different angle."
Shel Silverstein's "New World" is a perfect example of his dare-to-dream poetry for children. On these pages filled with fun-to-say poems and playful wording you'll meet Headphone Harry, the Terrible Toy-Eating Tookle, Screamin' Millie and many more wild, unforgettable characters. You'll learn how to grow a garden of noses, dance in the rain, and play jacks with a cat. You'll find out what to do about those annoying folks like Complaining Jack and what happens to the child known as the Spoiled Brat. Most of all, you'll just enjoy the humor and wisdom of Shel Silverstein as you thumb through the magical poems and imaginative drawings that fill the pages of FALLING UP.
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