Falling Up

This collection of poems and drawings invites readers into a world where the ordinary is turned upside down and logic is playfully defied. Here you will find unforgettable characters like Screamin' Millie, Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels, and Danny O'Dare, the dancin' bear. Each page offers a new, self-contained story or concept, brought to life by Silverstein's distinctive black-and-white illustrations that are as integral as the poems they accompany. The surreal artwork and clever wordplay combine to create startling and often humorous scenarios that challenge conventional perspectives.

Through its pages, you can wander through the Nose Garden, eat at the Strange Restaurant, or witness a man who has a bad cold try to sneeze into a circus tent. The book's blend of humor, imagination, and occasional dark subversion offers a unique experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. It is a journey into the absurd that encourages a creative and different way of looking at the world, promising to tickle the mind and open the eyes to the endless possibilities of imagination.