Extra Credit

In my opinion, I think every undergraduate should read the book Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. This book is a collection of poems and drawings. The drawings are great because they help describe the poems. Silverstein’s poems are witty, well written, and extremely entertaining. Yes, this is said to be a children’s book, but I believe adults can learn from Silverstein’s poems as well. I think as we get older we need to be reminded of where we came from as well as our youth. Also, I think there is much to be learned from children; they view the world much differently than we do and I find it refreshing to steal glimpses of that world. (Can you tell I am an early childhood education major?) I know I find life to be going by at a fast pace so I enjoy moments when I can read Silverstein’s poems and be taken to a simpler time. Most importantly, I like the mini life lessons that can be found within the book; and of course I always love a good laugh. My personal favorite poem is the one in which gives the book its title, “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” Overall, the book Where the Sidewalk Ends has much to offer the undergraduate student.