The Chronic Consumer

I’ve mentioned several times before that I’m trying to build a reading library for my son. I’m slowly replacing his toddler books with titles that I hope he’ll be able to read from himself in the coming years. One of the recent additions to his library is Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

Where the Sidewalk Ends was my favorite book when I was in grade school. I loved the crazy poems and the funny drawings that accompanied most of them, and I’m hoping that my son will find them just as charming.

I’ve been reading a few of the poems to my son every day since I bought the book. He seems to like them, but right now he’s definitely more interested in looking at the pictures. That’s fine for now; I’m sure his interest in the words will develop along with his reading abilities.

The version I bought is a hardcover without a dust jacket. The cover just has the illustration and title words printed directly on it, which I think is great for a children’s book. It cost $12.91 at Amazon.com, which is certainly worth it.

Overall, I think Where the Sidewalk Ends will bring my son years of pleasure and enjoyment. I’m glad I bought it for him!