Silly, strange and tender poems, with the author’s own drawings
What it is about
A collection of poems and drawings about odd creatures, daydreams and everyday childhood troubles. Some of the poems are funny, some are strange, and a few are quietly sad. The book was first published in 1974.
Who will enjoy it
Kids who like silly rhymes, and grown-ups who want a book to read aloud.
What you will get
Short poems you can open anywhere and finish in a minute. It makes a good bedtime book and often earns a laugh or a thoughtful pause.
Behind the book
A recording of the book won a Grammy Award for Best Recording for Children in 1984.
Source: Wikipedia
Where the Sidewalk Ends Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Poetry · Humor · Imagination
Length
176 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Many kids and creatures; there is no single hero.
Setting
A playful world of daydreams and bad habits.
What makes it different
Poems and cartoons share every page.
Feel
Funny, odd and sometimes tender.
The Giving Tree
Where the Wild Things Are
The Cat in the Hat
Green Eggs and Ham
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Charlotte’s Web