'A Light in the Attic' by Shel Silverstein is a playful and imaginative collection of poems that appeals to readers of all ages. The rhyming poems are described as funny, creative, and sometimes profound, with illustrations that complement the verses. The book introduces readers to a variety of characters and themes, from silly and playful to reflective and thought-provoking. Silverstein's writing style is engaging and humorous, making the poems enjoyable to read aloud and sparking the imagination of both children and adults.
The book serves as an excellent introduction to poetry, with poems that cover a range of topics such as friendship, life lessons, fears, and everyday experiences. Silverstein's ability to blend humor with wisdom and creativity is evident throughout the collection, making it a valuable resource for educators looking to engage students in poetry and spark their creativity. The illustrations, coupled with the witty and whimsical poems, create a light-hearted and entertaining reading experience that invites readers to revisit the book time and time again.
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Library of Congress Children's Books
ALA Notable Children's Book
School Library Journal Best Book
Buckeye Children's Book Award (Ohio)
Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey)
George C. Stone Center for Children's Books Recognition of Merit Award
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Kansas)
From New York Times bestselling author Shel Silverstein, the creator of the beloved poetry collections Where the Sidewalk Ends, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, comes an imaginative book of poems and drawings-a favorite of Shel Silverstein fans young and old.
A Light in the Attic delights with remarkable characters and hilariously profound poems in a collection readers will return to again and again.
Here in the attic you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel.
Come on up to the attic of Shel Silverstein and let the light bring you home.
And don't miss The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, also available as ebooks!
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