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2 His real name is Sheldon Allan, known as “Shel Silverstein” Born on September 25, 1930 Grew up in Chicago, Illinois Began writing at the age of 12 He’s an author, short story writer, artist, song writer and play writer. His work is translated in more than 30 languages He had two children: a girl named Shoshanna and a boy named Mathew. Died in May of 1990 of a heart attack

3 He writes and illustrates all his work Most of his work has rhythm and rhymes Creates simple, understandable poems for both adults and children His poems hold different meanings depending upon the reader His writing is imaginative and unique He uses slang in his writing Writes about all topics Illustrations are always simple, black and white pictures

4 The Giving Tree, book Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back, book A Giraffe and a Half, book Falling Up, book A Light in the Attic, book Where the Sidewalk Ends, book A Boy Named Sue, song The Cover of the Rolling Stones, song The Lady or the Tiger Show, movie Things Change, movie

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6 http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=CNiaYHZme_U&vq=medium#t=119

7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e5ZVIpB4sw

8 http://freedownload.is/ppt/shel-silverstein-8808665.html http://shelsilverstein.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e5ZVIpB4sw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNiaYHZme_U

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