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It was missing a piece.
And it was not happy.
So it set off in search
of its missing piece.
And as it rolled
it sang this song -
Oh I'm lookin' for my missin' piece
I'm lookin' for my missin' piece
Hi-dee-ho, here I go,
Lookin' for my missin' piece.What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment.
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Product details
Age Range: 1 - 8 years
Grade Level: 3 and up
Lexile Measure: AD100L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 112 pages
Publisher: Harper & Row; 1st edition (January 24, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060256710
ISBN-13: 978-0060256715
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.5 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 star See all reviews (176 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#106 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry
#221 in Books > Children's Books > Classics
#648 in Books > Children's Books > Humor
More about the author
"And now, children, your Uncle Shelby is going to tell you a story about a very strange lion- in fact, the strangest lion I have ever met." So begins Shel Silverstein's very first children's book, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. It's funny and sad and has made readers laugh and think since it was published in 1963. It was followed the next year by three more books. The first of them, The Giving Tree, is a moving story about the love of a tree for a boy. Shel returned to humor the same year with A Giraffe and a Half, delighting readers with a most riotous ending. The third book in 1964 was Uncle Shelby's Zoo Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies, Shel's first poetry collection, and his first and only book illustrated in full color. It combined his unique imagination and bold brand of humor in this collection of silly and scary creatures. Shel's second collection of poems and drawings, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was published in 1974. His recording of the poems won him a Grammy for best Children's Album. In this collection, Shel invited children to dream and dare to imagine the impossible, from a hippopotamus sandwich to the longest nose in the world. With his next collection of poems and drawings, A Light in the Attic, published in 1981, Shel asked his readers to turn the light on in their attics, to put something silly in the world, and not to be discouraged by the Whatifs. Instead he urged readers to catch the moon or invite a dinosaur to dinner- to have fun! A Light in the Attic was the first children's book to break onto the New York Times Bestseller List, where it stayed for a record-breaking 182 weeks. The last book that was published before his death in 1999 was Falling Up (1996). Like his other books, it is filled with unforgettable characters. Shel Silverstein's legacy continued with the release of a new work,Runny Babbit, the first posthumous publication conceived and completed before his death and released in March 2005. Witty and wondrous, Runny Babbit is a poetry collection of simple spoonerismsH, which twist the tongue and tease the mind. Don't Bump the Glump! And Other Fantasies was recently reissued in 2008 after being unavailable for over 30 years. Shel was always a believer in letting his work do the talking for him--few authors have ever done it better.Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
It was missing a piece.
And it was not happy.
So it set off in search
of its missing piece.
And as it rolled
it sang this song -Oh I'm lookin' for my missin' piece
I'm lookin' for my missin' piece
Hi-dee-ho, here I go,
Lookin' for my missin' piece.What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment.
About the Author
Shel Silverstein 's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.
Shel Silverstein 's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.
Customer Reviews
5.0 star
We've all felt like something was missing.
ByAnother Jennyon June 11, 2014|Verified Purchase
My son loves this book so much. He had already memorized parts of it when he was only two and frequently quoted the book. It's a very sweet, simple tale about a character who feels like there's something missing in his life and spends his time in search of the perfect piece to complete him. Once he finds it, he realizes that sometimes you don't always want what you think you want, and that sometimes the journey is more enjoyable than the destination. Beautiful lessons.
5.0 star
Love love love this book!
ByGnomalinaon October 1, 2014|Verified Purchase
This is one book of two by Shel Silverstein that I deem one of the best self help books I have ever read. It so clearly and magically shows the relationship of self and others and how easy it is to become codependent. You have to get both books to really get a clearer picture but either on their own are fabulous. Great for kids, to teach them about happiness in relationships.
5.0 star
Got my son to love reading!
ByLMV78on February 17, 2017|Verified Purchase
My sons favorite book EVER. Told me he would read it 20 times a day. He got it from the library at school then requested his own copy - how could I not!
5.0 star
A Classic Addition to your Silverstein Collection
ByCasey K. Conradon May 3, 2015|Verified Purchase
Shel Silverstein really has captured a great story in this book. The drawings are entertaining and the story, while simple in text, has a powerful message for those looking to find what they think is missing in their life. If you like Shel Silverstein, you should definitely read this book.
5.0 star
the perfect book to teach little ones (and big ones) that ...
ByDrLon April 26, 2015|Verified Purchase
the perfect book to teach little ones (and big ones) that we are perfect in our imperfections and that our imperfections are actually blessings. much loved by adults and kids alike.
5.0 star
Clean and Crisp
ByAmazon Customeron March 14, 2016|Verified Purchase
The book is great. The only complaint I have is the ad that led me to the purchase. It was on a list of things to buy your significant other for Valentine's Day. Great story, but not exactly what you would want to give your wife (talks about not needing anyone else to help you find happiness).
5.0 star
Cute story
Bywhoazieon March 9, 2016|Verified Purchase
We checked out this book from our library. My daughters age 3 & 5 both loved it so much and didn't want to return it so we bought it. The illustrations are very simple black and white line drawings but they still found them interesting.
5.0 star
It is one of my favorite books as a preschool teacher
ByJane M Barberon November 13, 2016|Verified Purchase
The missing piece is a classic. It is one of my favorite books as a preschool teacher. Love the message. Gave it as a gift.
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