Shel Silverstein

Eric Herman Wants to Scare the (Poop) Out of Your Kids

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If Mr. Rogers was more like Shel Silverstein or Frank Zappa, you might end up with Eric Herman. Such an Eric Herman would write nerdy rock songs for kids about elephants and pirates and googly eyes, and also songs about dementia and addiction and child abuse.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If Mr. Rogers was more like Shel Silverstein or Frank Zappa, you might end up with Eric Herman.
  • Such an Eric Herman would write nerdy rock songs for kids about elephants and pirates and googly eyes, and also songs about dementia and addiction and child abuse.
  • And that same Eric Herman would produce a video for the song (animated by Herman's frequent collaborator, Jay Marks), which owes as much to Fellini and David Lynch as to Saturday morning cartoons.
  • Eric is currently developing an indie film project titled Eric Herman and the Invisible Band, which he calls, "the Spinal Tap of children's music."

A Must-Read Children's Poem Book That Appeals to Audiences of Any Age, While Doubling up as a Coloring Book: Every Any Thing by Joshua Swearingen

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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This versatile read also doubles as a coloring book to allow children to engage with the material from a variety of creative perspectives.

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  • This versatile read also doubles as a coloring book to allow children to engage with the material from a variety of creative perspectives.
  • Inspired by the works of Shel Silverstein, Every Any Thing includes stunning illustrations and playful fonts to capture the imaginations of even the most reluctant readers.
  • Each poem has a key message about a core aspect of life, including the search for one's inner artist, appreciating nature, and embracing adventure.
  • Although intended for children, Every Any Thing has both the substance and the whimsy to relate to audiences of all ages.

Author Plans to Offer New Children's Book Ellery's Magic Bicycle for Free on 'World Bicycle Day'

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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MELBOURNE, Australia, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for World Bicycle Day on Friday, June 3rd, author Maria Monte is thrilled to announce the launch of her latest book, Ellery's Magic Bicycle, a touching, poignant, and whimsical journey inspired by the author's own childhood adventures.

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  • Touching picture book details remarkable childhood bond between a little girl and her magic bicycle.
  • The book is perfect for children ages four to seven and fans of Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree,one of Monte's favourite books growing up and the inspiration behind her second picture book,Ellery's Magic Bicycle.
  • ButEllery's Magic Bicycleis also a reworking of a story I wrote years ago as part of a high school assignment," she explained.
  • In honour of World Bicycle Day and Monte's love of her childhood bicycle, the eBook Ellery's Magic Bicyclewill be free on Amazon on June 3rd and 4th.

'The Giving Tree' on a Forever Stamp

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shel Silverstein Forever stamp — featuring artwork from one of his most famous books, "The Giving Tree" — was dedicated today at Darwin Elementary, one of the schools he attended as a child.

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  • CHICAGO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shel Silverstein Forever stamp featuring artwork from one of his most famous books, "The Giving Tree" was dedicated today at Darwin Elementary, one of the schools he attended as a child.
  • It was also clear that his many readers young and old alike loved him for his clever word play.
  • The Shel Silverstein Forever stamps are issued in panes of 20 and will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
  • Silverstein's "The Giving Tree," published in 1964 by Harper & Row, is about a friendship between a motherly tree and a boy.

USPS To Release Shel Silverstein Stamp

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to rsvp at: usps.com/shelsilverstein

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  • Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to rsvp at: usps.com/shelsilverstein
    The extraordinarily versatile Shel Silverstein (19301999) was one of the 20th century's most imaginative authors and illustrators.
  • The best-selling tale of selflessness, which is accompanied by the author's elegantly simple black-and-white illustrations, is considered a classic of children's literature.
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U.S. Postal Service Reveals More Stamps for 2022

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Postal Service has announced several additions to the 2022 stamp program first announced last fall.

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  • Postal Service has announced several additions to the 2022 stamp program first announced last fall.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • Postal Service media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .