Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein (1930-1999), also naming himself Uncle Shelby in some works was an American poet and writer of children’s book, also known for his cartoons and song-writing, as well as screen-writing. The artist is most famous for works such as The Giving Tree, Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Missing Piece.
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