About This Book
"Falling Up" is Shel Silverstein's beloved third collection of poetry, offering 171 pages of his signature wit, whimsical illustrations, and imaginative verse. Perfect for children aged 6-12, this book features a wide array of short, often humorous, and sometimes thought-provoking poems that explore everything from silly scenarios like a boy falling upward to deeper themes of identity and honesty. Parents will appreciate how Silverstein's accessible language and engaging rhymes encourage a love for poetry, while the absurd situations provide ample opportunities for laughter and discussion. It's an excellent choice for read-alouds, independent reading, and for sparking a child's own creative thinking.
Concepts
Creativity & ImaginationCuriosity & WonderFear & BraverySelf-Confidence & IdentityHonesty & IntegrityLoneliness & BelongingAnger & FrustrationEmpathy & KindnessJustice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceBeing DifferentVisiting the DoctorMaking FriendsGrowing UpSibling RivalryHumorAnimalsMonstersFamily & SiblingsSchool LifeFantasy & Magic
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Discussion Prompts
1
Which poem in "Falling Up" made you laugh the most and why?
2
If you could fall up instead of down, where would you want to go?
3
Shel Silverstein often uses exaggeration and absurd ideas. Can you think of a silly poem or story you could write using those ideas?
4
Many of these poems have a twist at the end. What was your favorite twist and why?
5
If you had a talking animal, what kind would it be and what would it say?
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