- Library Binding: 112 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (Mar 1976)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060256729
- ISBN-13: 978-0060256722
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,918,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Shel Silverstein's "The Missing Piece" is
truly entertaining, capturing the essence of the human spirit in the simplicity of a circle.
truly entertaining, capturing the essence of the human spirit in the simplicity of a circle.
Like a person searching for his 'soul mate',
the Circle is happy in life, but feels incomplete, and longs for the day when it will finally find what it has been missing.
We see the Circle finding many pieces, all perfectly fine alone, but just not the right fit with our Circle. Some are too large, or too small, or too pointy. Still, the Circle doesn't give up. It just merrily rolls along, talking to a worm, or smelling a flower, and singing its song. Human beings, like the circle, find that they have many relationships with other people who just aren't right for them, the 'halves' don't fit together right, shall we say.
Silverstein has created a remarkably versatile story that when read to children, is a lovely tale they will request to hear nightly, ( much like Shel's other fantabulous works) yet when read by adults, carries a hidden meaning, another story tucked away between the lines that so carefully reflect our own souls in their tightly connected thoughts.
I always enjoy the simplicity Shel Silverstein creates, and would highly recommend this story to all those who have ever longed for the perfect relationship, been in it, lost it or have it. As well, anyone wishing to fulfill both her and her child's reading desires with a wholesome, entertaining tale. It is definitly a wonderful piece of work!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I like to said that sometimes is not necesary use big pictures or dificult words to undestand a beautifull message.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For me, this book is about being whole in yourself. The search for the missing piece is ultimately successful, but not necessarily because the piece fits. I really can't seem to find the words to say what I want to, so I'll just say "Read the book."
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My students love many of the books Mr. Silverstien has written, but please check this one out at the library first. Draw a side view smile on your white board. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 1999
This book is one of the best book for all ages.
I don't have children, but I enjoy reading book with children. How does it feel to read a book with your child, and both of you learn? I think that's what this book is. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 1998
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