Falling Up Special Edition

Reviewed by: Phyllis Fuchs - Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 10, 2015

Review

Labelled "special edition", this edition of A Falling Up contains twelve new poems and drawings "the family of Shel Silverstein is pleased to share" from the Silverstein Archives. The twelve poems are in a final section and the eight member picking committee receive a "thank you all" signed by the poet that suggests he had agreed to additional poems and drawings of his to be published in the future. Like the posthumous collection of Silverstein's 2011 Everything On It, the twelve additional verses in this 2015 edition of Falling Up are entertaining and worthy of being included even if not by the poet's own choosing. Established fans are certain to welcome them. Recommended for all ages of about five years and up.

Overall Book Score: excellent