Don't Bump the Glump! — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From New York Times bestselling author Shel Silverstein, acclaimed creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up, comes his very first poetry collection and his only full-color book, now in ebook for the very first time!
Are you ready to be astonished, tickled, and entertained by this most unusual bestiary of silly and amazing creatures?
Filled with Shel Silverstein’s unique imagination and bold brand of humor, Don’t Bump the Glump! was his very first poetry collection and his only full-color book, filled with stunning ink-and-watercolor illustrations. Don’t Bump the Glump! received glowing praise, including a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
Shel Silverstein’s incomparable career as a children’s book author and illustrator began the previous year, in 1963, with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. However, 1964 was the year Shel Silverstein’s creativity flourished, with the publication of Don’t Bump the Glump!, A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, and the beloved classic The Giving Tree. Later he continued to build his remarkable body of work with Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and Runny Babbit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Don't Bump the Glump! appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is present in 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The book features whimsical and silly creatures, and the tone is light-hearted and humorous, appropriate for children. The book features 'whacky, funny, scary creatures' as part of its imaginative verses, which may be mildly scary for very young children, but the overall tone remains playful and humorous.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have violence?
No violence is present in 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The book features whimsical and silly creatures, and the tone is light-hearted and humorous, appropriate for children.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have scary content?
The book features 'whacky, funny, scary creatures' as part of its imaginative verses, which may be mildly scary for very young children, but the overall tone remains playful and humorous.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The search results reference discussions about Silverstein's life and other works, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in this specific book.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The search results do not indicate any content related to race or racism.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have profanity?
No profanity is present in 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The book is aimed at children and maintains an appropriate language level for its audience.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The search results do not indicate any environmental or climate-related content in the book.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The search results discuss Silverstein's broader work but do not indicate any sexual themes in this children's poetry collection.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a variety of imaginative creatures but does not focus on gender themes.
Does Don't Bump the Glump! have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Don't Bump the Glump!'. The search results primarily reference external discussions about Shel Silverstein's life and other media, not the book itself.
