Shel silverstein illustrations

This poem was published in Revolting Rhymes, a collection of six Roald Dahl poems published in 1982. Each poem is a parody of a traditional folk tale. He provides a re-interpretation and surprise ending instead of the traditional happily-ever-after ending. In this poem with gory twists, Roald Dahl combines the characters in the Three Little Pigs story with Little Red Riding Hood.

Batty! By Shel Silverstein <3

This piece, “The Thinker of Tender Thoughts” by Shel Silverstein, has always been one of my favorite pieces of art. My mother is a 4th grade teacher and absolutely loves old TV shows th…

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Dancin’ in the Rain So what if it drizzles And dribbles and drips? I’ll splash in the garden, I’ll dance on the roof.. Let it rain on my skin, It can’t get in— I’m waterproof.

The Race, by Shel Silverstein If you rode a turtle And I rode a snail And we raced to the equator, One of us would come in last And one would come in later. + + + This poem came home fr…

Being a kid is a lot harder […]

Shel Silverstein TV boy