Falling Up

Our family LOVES these books by Shel Silverstein! Not only are they enjoyable for adults, but our kids can’t get enough of them. At 5yrs and 6yrs old, our girls read these poems out loud with little help and with a lot of enjoyment!

I got all 3 of these book of poems from this author for my grandbabies for Christmas. These books were so popular when I was a kid that there was a list at our school library of kids who wanted to check them out. When you were the one to have it you were the cool kid and everyone want to read it. When it came to my daughters, I got them for my daughters, but they really meant something to my oldest daughter. So much so that she’s the one who asked for her kiddos to have their own copies because they had ripped the dust covers on her copies. So they got the new books, but they got her torn dust covers. Lol. These poems stand the test of time…obviously given they’ve made an impact on 3 generations of a single family. The poems are funny, sometimes gross, sometimes thought provoking, and sometimes just plain weird. All things that draw kids in. I got all 3 of his poem books for the kiddos. They’re worth it.

Shell’s ability to draw the reader in with humor and life lessons is truly a gift. His books little treasures! I have and will continue to purchase his books for every child in my circle. These are the absolute best bedtime poems anywhere. His illustrations and wit are sure to bring a smile and a giggle with sweet life lessons weaved in for a lifetime 💜

If your child resists reading and you are having a difficult time finding books that pique his or her interest, I implore you to give Shel Silverstein a try. He is one of those rare and gifted children's book authors who truly understands the odd, amazing and ever-so-fleeting world that children inhabit. His writing speaks directly to children with incredible wit, hilarity, wisdom and absurdity. He explores their dreams, hopes, fears and apprehensions through delightful metaphor, and without a drop of condescension (which children absolutely detest, and can usually smell from a mile away). From my own experience, I despaired that my 3rd grade daughter would ever pick up a book and read it cover-to-cover without the looming threat of punishment. But when I introduced her to Shel Silverstein's "A Light in the Attic" she took to it immediately. For the first time ever, I caught her up reading past her bed time and sneaking a book under her coat so she could read it in the car. She read "A Light in the Attic" it over and over. We soon purchased Shel Silverstein's other books, including "Falling Up", and my daughter loved them all. Most importantly, Shel Silverstein helped my daughter realize that reading can be fun and exciting, that it can inspire creativity, and that it can offer a window into other worlds and shared human experiences. Although she remains somewhat selective (in a way that I approve of - I don't expect her to like every book she is given, I certainly don't), my daughter has developed what I am confidant will be a life-long love of reading. And I thank the late Mr. Silverstein for the role he played in that!

This is the third hardcover book I have read (Falling Up: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein) by this author. As I have mentioned previously, this author has an original and unique talent to create unusual poems spiced with his drawings making his books interesting reads. I enjoyed this volume the most out of the three books I have read by Silverstein. Each of the wonderful poems also includes the author’s own original and unique drawings. The combination makes for a fun to read book for both adults and younger readers. Like a lot of Silverstein’s books, there are messages and lessons of life we can all relate to reading his poetic words. I really liked most of the poems in this volume, but some of my favorites in this book include the following: Sun hat, snow ball, unfair, crystal ball, no thank you, safe, my robot, sidewalking, Pinocchio, big eating contest, bad cold, people zoo, hypnotized, mirror, mirror, haunted, a battle in the sky, the mummy, a cat, a kid, and a mom, Lyin Larry, no, the smile makers and when I was your age. If you are a Shel Silverstein fan you will love this book. I found it to be refreshing, amusing and entertaining. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Never trust a politician: A critical review of politics and politicians.

My daughter and I started reading Shel Silverstein believe bed. I remember my grandmother reading these to me and my daughter has loved them! Timeless poems. ❤️

Classic. This is a fun book to read with your kids.

Great! Grew up with this book. Gave as a gift. Would purchase again

すばやい対応をありがとうございました。 もう何年も前に購入しましたが、シルバシュタインの作品は、大人が読む絵本で大好きです。 英語と日本語と両方ありますが、読むと心が楽しく温かい気持ちになります。 ありがとうございました。

Arrived in great condition! Fun book.

These poems are highly imaginative, some are dark, some are light. So if your trying to shelter you child from themes like death, isolation or bad behavior this book isnt for you. I grew up on these poems and I find them still to this day to be incredibly fun and make my 3 year old think. She has memorised all the titles of her favorite poems. We now only ready poems at bed time because of this book.

Este es un libro muy entretenido y divertido el cual ayuda a estimular la imaginación de los niños. Se lo pasan genial leyéndolo.

Quel livre extraordinaire pour les cours d'anglais de nos petits sixièmes ou cinquièmes ! Les poèmes sont courts et drôles, les illustrations facilitent la compréhension et sont amusantes aussi. Je suis ravie de cet achat !