Poems

Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein was born on September 25, 1930, in Chicago. Silverstein studied music and established himself as a musician and composer. He was an American author of many beloved books of poetry and prose. He was also a cartoonist, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter.

Silverstein's poems are often darkly humorous, irreverent, and populated with invented characters, such as the "Bloath" in Where the Sidewalk Ends, who dwells “in the undergrowth” and “feeds upon poets and tea.” Silverstein’s poems and stories are accompanied by his simple yet energetic pen-and-ink illustrations. The Giving Tree, a fable about a lifelong relationship between a boy and a tree, has become a classic of children’s literature and has sold over five million copies.

Learn more about Shel and his books visiting http://www.shelsilverstein.com

Some of his books:

It worth knowing... Shel was a great writer and you may have many interesting and funny ideas for your classes!!!

Some poems for you to have fun: