Poetry · Children's
Where the Sidewalk Ends
A collection of silly, sweet and slightly dark poems with Silverstein's own scratchy line drawings, about odd creatures, imaginary lands and childhood.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1974
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want playful poems to dip into and read aloud with children.
Skip this if you want a continuous story or serious, polished verse.
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Quick answers about Where the Sidewalk Ends
- What is Where the Sidewalk Ends about?
- A collection of silly, sweet and slightly dark poems with Silverstein's own scratchy line drawings, about odd creatures, imaginary lands and childhood.
- Who should read Where the Sidewalk Ends?
- Read it if you want playful poems to dip into and read aloud with children. Skip it if you want a continuous story or serious, polished verse.
- How long and how fast is Where the Sidewalk Ends?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 176 pages, first published in 1974.
- Does Where the Sidewalk Ends have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Where the Sidewalk Ends for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Where the Sidewalk Ends; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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