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The Missing Piece - by Shel Silverstein (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • From Shel Silverstein, the celebrated author of The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, comes The Missing Piece, a charming fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment.It was missing a piece.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 8.74" x 7.36" Hardcover
  • 112 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Classics

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About the Book



What the circle finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in a fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment. "Few artists have put so much verve and meaning into simple lines and circles as Shel Silverstein."--"Publishers Weekly."



Book Synopsis



From Shel Silverstein, the celebrated author of The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, comes The Missing Piece, a charming fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment.

It was missing a piece. And it was not happy. What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told. This inventive and heartwarming book can be read on many levels, and Silverstein's iconic drawings and humor are sure to delight fans of all ages.

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.

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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.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.74 Inches (H) x 7.36 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.12 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Classics
Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
Author: Shel Silverstein
Language: English
Street Date: April 14, 1976
TCIN: 11468524
UPC: 9780060256715
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-3830
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 7.36 inches width x 8.74 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.12 pounds
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Q: What is the main theme of The Missing Piece?

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  • A: The main theme explores the nature of quest and fulfillment, showcasing a circle's search for its missing part.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author of The Missing Piece is the celebrated Shel Silverstein.

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Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book?

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  • A: The book features iconic illustrations by Shel Silverstein that complement the story's themes.

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Q: How many pages does the book have?

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  • A: The Missing Piece contains a total of 112 pages.

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: This book is suggested for children aged 4 to 8 years.

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