Shel Silverstein Books in Order

Shel Silverstein is a celebrated author-artist, renowned for crafting timeless books of prose and poetry that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. His multifaceted career as a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, and recording artist has yielded an impressive array of creative endeavors. Silverstein's remarkable talent as a songwriter has earned him a Grammy Award, solidifying his impact on the music industry. His Oscar-nominated work further underscores his versatility and skill as a writer. With a distinctive voice and style, Silverstein's works, including "The Giving Tree" and "Where the Sidewalk Ends," have become staples in children's literature, while his adult collections, such as "A Light in the Attic," continue to resonate with readers of all ages. His legacy as a masterful wordsmith and artist endures.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Shel Silverstein

  • #1
    Runny Babbit(2005)
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  • #2
    Runny Babbit Returns(2017)
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  • #1
    Now Here's My Plan(1960)
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  • #2
    Playboy's Teevee Jeebies(1963)
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  • #3
    More Playboy's Teevee Jeebies(1965)
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  • #4
    Playboy's Silverstein Around the World(2007)
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  • #5
    Murder For Love(1996)
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  • #6
    Murder for Revenge(1998)
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  • #1
    Take Ten(1955)
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  • #2
    Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book(1961)
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  • #3
    The Giving Tree(1964)
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  • #4
    Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?(1964)
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  • #5
    Different Dances(1979)
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  • #6
    Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies(1964)
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  • #7
    Where the Sidewalk Ends(1974)
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  • #8
    A Light in the Attic(1981)
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  • #9
    Falling Up(1996)
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  • #10
    Poems and Drawings(2002)
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  • #11
    Every Thing on It(2011)
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  • #1
    Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back(1963)
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  • #2
    Oh, Hell!: Two One Act Plays(1990)
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  • #3
    An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein(2001)
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  • #4
    Things Change(2003)
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  • #5
    Shel's Shorts(2003)
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  • #6
    A Giraffe and a Half(1964)
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  • #1
    The Missing Piece(1976)
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  • #2
    The Missing Piece Meets the Big O(1981)
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About Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein is a celebrated author-artist, renowned for crafting timeless books of prose and poetry that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. His multifaceted career as a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, and recording artist has yielded an impressive array of creative endeavors. Silverstein's remarkable talent as a songwriter has earned him a Grammy Award, solidifying his impact on the music industry. His Oscar-nominated work further underscores his versatility and skill as a writer. With a distinctive voice and style, Silverstein's works, including "The Giving Tree" and "Where the Sidewalk Ends," have become staples in children's literature, while his adult collections, such as "A Light in the Attic," continue to resonate with readers of all ages. His legacy as a masterful wordsmith and artist endures.

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