A Light in the Attic
is a collection of playful light-hearted poems written by Shel Silversteen.
This poetry book is full of imagination and wonder.
This book can be used in 1st through middle
grades.
In middle grades, readers can analyze the poetry of this
book. It can be fun for these young readers. As I read this, I’m already having
fun. The class can compare and contrast the work of Shel Silverstein to the
work of Dr. Seuss.
In 1st grade, the class can draw and make up
strange characters such as the characters that Silverstein creates.
I love this book of poetry. It’s so much fun to read and the
pictures leave a lot to the imagination. The poem is quirky and there are some
life lessons in the book and some things that young readers can relate to.
Silverstein, S., (1981). A light in the attic Harper & Row, New York.
Another activity you could do with this book would be to have the students write their own poems and create a class book of poetry.
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