Shel Silverstein

Born September 25, 1930 · Died May 10, 1999

From Chicago, Illinois, United States · Nationality: United States · Writes fiction

Quotes

“Once I spoke the language of the flowers, / Once I understand each word the caterpillar said, / Once I smiled in secret at the gossip of the starlings, / And shared a conversation with the housefly in my bed.”
Where the Sidewalk Ends
“When the light turns green, you go. When the light turns red, you stop. But what do you do when the light turns blue with orange and lavender spots?”
A Light in the Attic
“If you have to dry the dishes / (Such an awful boring chore) / If you have to dry the dishes / (‘Stead of going to the store) / If you have to dry the dishes / And you drop one on the floor / Maybe they won’t let you / Dry the dishes anymore”
A Light in the Attic

Books by Shel Silverstein in order

Books by Shel Silverstein in the order they were published, from Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book (1961) to Runny Babbit Returns (2017).