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“If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer... If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire For we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!”

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Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein was an American poet, cartoonist, and writer, best known for his children's books that are often whimsical and humorous. His most famous works include 'Where the Wild Things Are' and 'The Giving Tree'. Silverstein's writing style is characterized by its playful and imaginative storytelling. more

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