shel silverstein books where the sidewalk ends

'The poems, ranging from serious to silly, from philosophical to ridiculous, allow the reader or listener the rhyme and rhythm of these nonsensical poems make them perfect for reading aloud to discover Silverstein s greatest gift: his ability to understand the fears and wishes and silliness of children' (Silvey, 602). Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, 'With Love Shel Silverstein.' Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Small quarto, original brown cloth, illustrated.

He is thanked by Silverstein at the end of Where the Sidewalk Ends 'for his continued encouragement' and many of Silverstein's poems made their first appearance at Cole's solicitation. First edition, early printing of the author's first collection of children's poetry. Association copy, inscribed by Shel Silverstein with an original poem on the front free endpapers to the children of his editor and publicist William Cole, 'For Alex and Rossa and Billy, I hope that this book ain't so silly and that it will always remain in the casa (The superfluous 's' has been scribbled out with footnote 'Bill Cole's Incessant Editorial Meddling') of Billy and Alex Rossa (Not a bad rhyme for three such difficult names and if you don't read Spanish, Learn it!) Love, Shel Silverstein.' American editor and anthologist William Rossa Cole edited over 50 anthologies of verse for children and adults throughout his career which included tenures at Knopf, Simon & Schuster and Viking, where he had his own imprint. Stated first edition on the copyright page.

First edition of the author's first collection of children's poetry.

Shel silverstein books where the sidewalk ends