My Favorite Children's Book

My all time favorite children's book is "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein.  I love this book because it teaches children that things can be different and still be good and fun.  I think that his stories and short poems are fun for children of all ages and that they remind us to use our imaginations.  Far too often children are made to think about things from a perspective that is not their own; the author encourages the reader to think outside of the box and explore the possibilities.