Vintage bookshelf · 1970s
The Missing Piece
- First published
- 1976
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
This 1976 illustrated fable by Shel Silverstein leaves plenty of room to discuss themes like belonging, wanting, and being complete. While the appearance is simple, the questions it raises are not. Parents should check the notes before choosing this for a younger child.
Poetry, activities, and longer fiction. Check the parent notes before choosing these for a younger child.
Find The Missing Piece on Amazon ↗As an Amazon Associate, Owl and Page earns from qualifying purchases.Choosing an edition
The year listed is for the original work, though the cover shown might be a later edition. When buying, check the title, author, format, and language, especially for used books or those with removable parts.
Publication history & sources
This book is in the Publishers Weekly historical bestseller survey. Inclusion in that survey documents its cumulative popularity, but does not establish a specific sales rank within the 1970s.
Publication record for The Missing Piece ↗
Publishers Weekly bestseller evidence ↗
This profile is an editorial guide to a historical selection; we have not provided a timed read or a hands-on review score for this entry.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
How to Eat Fried Worms