Age rating and parents' guide:Where the Sidewalk Ends
by Shel Silverstein
Ages 6–11
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Playful poems and drawings celebrate childhood imagination through absurd characters, surprising wordplay, and impossible situations.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Poetry
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Funny
- Lyrical
Good to talk about
- Creativity & writing
- Language & wordplay
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