Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein poems keep showing up in unexpected places, like Pinterest, and I never realized before how deep they are until I read them with a pair of adult eyes. What a fantastic writer! And not to mention the artwork in his books are very charming.

Famous for books like "The Giving Tree," Shel Silverstein may have passed away over a decade ago, but the messages of his work speak classic principles and counsel. Here's just a few I enjoyed:

And of course, I read a few others that put a smile on my face:

Do you have a favorite Shel Silverstein poem, story, or book? Which one is it?

-Hillary

Shel Silverstein's book, "Where the Sidewalk Ends" can be found at byubookstore.com.