description Every Thing On It Overview
Every Thing On It is a 2011 posthumous collection of poems and drawings by the American children's author and illustrator Shel Silverstein, who died in 1999. The book compiles previously unpublished and less widely known poems and illustrations from Silverstein's archives, organized into themed sections. It was published by HarperCollins and follows the style of his earlier collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic.
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When was the poetry collection 'Every Thing On It' published?
The book was published posthumously in 2011 by HarperCollins. Shel Silverstein, the renowned children's author and illustrator, had originally passed away in 1999.
Does 'Every Thing On It' contain new Shel Silverstein poems?
Yes, the collection features 145 previously unpublished poems and drawings compiled from Silverstein's archives. It offers fans a chance to read lesser-known works that never made it into his classic books like 'Where the Sidewalk Ends.'
Who illustrated 'Every Thing On It'?
The illustrations were drawn by Shel Silverstein himself, as the book was assembled from his complete original manuscripts and sketches. His signature black-and-white line art accompanies every poem in the collection.
Is 'Every Thing On It' appropriate for young children?
Like much of Silverstein's work, it is targeted at children but contains his usual clever wordplay that appeals to adults. However, some poems have a slightly more melancholic tone than his earlier, purely whimsical works.
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