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BOOK
ILLUMINATIONS
From Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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A Light In The Attic
(Special Edition)
by
Shel Silverstein
Poetry
has never been as fun as when Shel Silverstein is the author! A LIGHT
IN THE ATTIC contains a wide variety of poems, ranging from the
whimsical to the downright hysterical. This Special Edition also
contains an additional twelve poems not included in the original
printing of this book.
Shel Silverstein first taught me to love poetry when I was a child. A
LIGHT IN THE ATTIC is one of my beloved collectibles and it is
thrilling to see it reprinted, even more so since there are additional
poems included! My only trepidation was would it stand the test of
time- and I can now answer that and say yes, time has only increased
the beauty of A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC.
Children will love this introduction to poetry as Shel Silverstein
creates poems that a child can relate to while sparking their
imagination. “The Homework Machine” and “The Pirate” are just two
examples of the ingenuity that flows through the entire volume. “Messy
Room” and “Hurk” still make me laugh even as an adult, while the new
poem, “The Books I Have Not Read” makes me stop and think about what is
important in life.
A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC shows readers the joy of rhyming while also
teaching them vocabulary in a fun format. Wordplay is also important as
seen in “The Meehoo with an Exactlywhatt” and the accompanying
illustration is sure to produce a giggle or two. In fact, visuals are a
key element to the success of A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC as Shel Silverstein
combines clever wordplay with simple illustrations to capture the
reader’s attention.
Shel Silverstein shows the young reader how to use their imagination to
soar to the moon or envision themselves in a rock band. His poems
address childhood fears, such as in “Whatif” and “Fear” while teaching
readers to look at the possibilities in “Picture Puzzle Piece”. A
LIGHT IN THE ATTIC is an essential book to give any young reader as it
opens up the world up poetry while touching on the hopes, dreams, and
fears of children.
Reviewed
by Debbie, Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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