Books by Shel Silverstein

Known for the The Missing Piece series, Shel Silverstein writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, growing up, curiosity & wonder.

Series

The Missing Piece

1 book · Ages 0–18

Standalone Books

Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook

Shel Silverstein

For the child who revels in silly sounds and clever wordplay, this collection of poems offers endless giggles and a uniq

Ages 5–10

A Light in the Attic

Shel Silverstein

Dive into Shel Silverstein's attic of imagination, where humorous poems and quirky drawings bring to life characters lik

Ages 8–12

Every Thing on It

Shel Silverstein

For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po

Ages 6–12

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

5 books

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