The book was the 1961 uncle shelby s abz book by shel silverstein. Shel silversteins filthy notkids book, uncle shelby. A primer for tender young minds has 1 available editions to buy at half price books. The cover on some editions of the book read a primer for adults only while other editions read a primer. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A primer for adults only, by shel silverstein hilarious early work by silverstein.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Uncle shelby s abz book, shel silverstein uncle shelby s abz book, is a satirical alphabet book by shel silverstein. A primer for adults only by shel silverstein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Make offer shel silverstein uncle shelbys abz book primer adult only new. Not for sale this pdf file was created for educational, scholarly, and internet archival use only. A primer for tender young minds reissue by shel silverstein isbn. First published in 1961, it is sometimes described as subversive.
Borrowing from the tradition of childrens learnthealphabet books, silverstein constructs a stable of mnemonic devices to help his. The cover on some editions of the book read a primer for adults only while other editions read a primer for tender young minds instead. A primer for tender young minds by silverstein, shel. Oh, and theres one more i want to recommend because, even though it isnt as popular as the two ive mentioned, its probably one of the funniest. I loved it as a kid, but find it so much funnier as an adult. Join facebook to connect with lanna mercer barbaroux and others you may know. Its kind of like the way i feel about tom and jerry the cartoon. A primer for adults only by silverstein, shel seller russell books ltd published 1985 condition very good isbn.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Its about the friendship between a young boy and a tree. The book is written in the style of shels other childrens books a light in the attic, etc. I was around 9 or 10 when my father showed me this book, along with a careful, hushtoned explanation. Shel silverstein uncle shelbys abz book primer adult only new. Uncle shelbys abz book is absolutely hilarious and definitely written for adults, not kids. But i think that adults are the ones who fully get it. If you havent read one of these books, then please do. Uncle shelbys kiddie corner shel silverstein download. I am sure there is a market out there for this type of humor but it is definitely not up my alley.
Uncle shelbys abz book printables, classroom activities. Silverstein in which he describes his devotion to children. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Uncle shelbys abz book, is a satirical alphabet book by shel silverstein. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Alphabet books for adults that are hilarious and clean. As a result of such misunderstandings, the current print edition, dating back to 1985, includes a stamp on the front that reads, a primer for adults only. Uncle shelby s abz book full of wit and twisted humor this notorious shel silverstein classic is a book you wont want your children to read written for adults only, shel silversteinthe popular childrens book authorpresents a humorous satire of alphabet books filled with abc lessons parents would never want their children to learn. And by adults, i dont mean xratedjust snarky, rude, and inappropriate. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Because it was unclear whether some of the material was intended for adults or children, the 1985 reprint. Written for adults only, shel silversteinthe popular childrens book authorpresents a humorous satire of alphabet books filled with abc lessons parents would never want their children to learn. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Yes, that shel silverstein, author of many books of justly beloved poetry for children. Unlike typical a is for apple alphabet books, uncle shelby s abz book is a vehicle for twisted humor along the lines of b is for baby, mommy loves the baby more than. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Get the best deals on books shel silverstein when you shop the largest online selection at. A primer for adults only shel silverstein author 2,231% sales rank in books. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Find uncle shelby s abz book by silverstein, shel at biblio. Full of wit and twisted humor this notorious shel silverstein classic is a book you wont want your children to read. A primer for adults only by shel silverstein ebook magic and other misdemeanors the sisters grimm, book 5 bk. Uncle shelbys abz book by shel silverstein paperback. A look back at shel silversteins adultsonly childrens book.
To quote, many of my little friends have asked old uncle shelby why he has written this book and why he loves children so doearly, and to these i must answer that although uncle shelby has never been blessed with the children of his own, the little ones have always had a very special. The letters arent in the right order, for one, and uncle shelby s motives are clearly questionable. Shel silversteins uncle shelby, not exactly a kids book. A primer for adults only by shel silverstein if you loved shel silverstein as a kid, and you want to retain your nostalgia for the author of the giving tree, dont read this book. Uncle shelbys abz book isbn 067121148x is a satirical alphabet book by shel silverstein. A primer for tender young minds by shel silverstein online at alibris. I dont know what happened to the copies i used to have, but i hope theyve found good homes. Back in 2009, i found a rare, used copy of shel silversteins raunchy, hilarious notkids book uncle shelby s abz book. A primer for adults only paperback september 9, 1985.
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