Joyce Kilmer famously wrote, “I think that I shall never see/A poem lovely as a tree.” Well, south Minneapolis has a tree ...

Dear Water: There’s a classic Shel Silverstein poem, “How Not to Have to Dry the Dishes” in which the instruction for ...

The hot water waste is incredible, it’s left running while the person talks and tells stories. And they’re slow to boot.

Dear Water: There’s a classic Shel Silverstein poem, “How Not to Have to Dry the Dishes” in which the instruction for ...

Christmas 2024 is a time for sharing joy and warmth with loved ones. Sending heartfelt messages, including cheerful quotes, ...

4. “Caleb and Kate”: William Steig begins with a husband storming out in the middle of an argument with his wife, Kate. Just as Caleb finally calms down and readies himself to go home and make amends, ...

1. “A Light in the Attic”: Shel Silverstein was a master at sneaking insights into children’s poetry. My favorite example, in this book, is the four-line poem “Arrows,” illustrated by a pierced cloud ...

Explore our reading list, which features a book favored by Barack Obama and authors Colson Whitehead, Shel Silverstein and ...

A PONY took part in the 19th annual Fawley railway nativity, which took place on Sunday. The animal, a Shetland pony called ...

What, then, can grown-ups glean from all those hours reading aloud? In the holiday spirit and with New Year’s resolutions ...

Funny Poems for Christmas by Paul Cookson is a popular choice during the holidays, so order early! Santa Got Stuck in the ...