Shel Silverstein, the surprising songwriter behind Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue", passed away on this day in 1999.

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (Harper Collins, $18). No matter when you read it, it remains perfect and profound. I first read it at 7 or 8. Now I read it to my daughters about once a ...

Although it is a poetry book written for children, “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein offers insight for readers of any age. As I tried to remember the words of the book’s title ...

Some of the books on the list of nearly 50 titles might surprise parents. Among those to be removed are Shel Silverstein’s A ...

Once complete, the Clear Fork Bank Storybook Garden will host a contemporary version of Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree, all eight main cast characters from Winnie-the-Pooh, four turtles and ...

Her bedroom is brimming with beloved books, such as Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree and Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. Having been surrounded by whimsical, vibrant books while ...