A Light in the Attic
by Shel Silverstein
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Book Reviews of A Light in the Attic
Book Review: Where does the sidewalk end? In the attic.
Summary: 5 Stars
If you don't remember these rhymes from your childhood, then it's about time you visited the attic, "A Light in the Attic," that is. Silverstein combines humorous sketches, whimsical poetry and fanciful word play in another amusing collection. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" will always be my favorite, but poems like "Spelling Bee," "Deaf Donald," "Nobody" and "Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony" definately make "A Light in the Attic" a close runner-up.If you know Silverstein's work, then you are familiar with his simple rhyming style. His flair for combining drawings and words make for a book that's much more than just a collection of poetry. His poems are an experience that would be diminished without the visual aspect.
Silverstein's collections are great for all ages. I read them as a kid, but I enjoy them just as much now. Silverstein has the soul of a child, but the wit of a sage.
"The saddest thing I ever did see
Was a woodpecker peckin' at a plastic tree.
He looks at me, and 'Friend,' says he,
'Things ain't as sweet as they used to be.'"
-Shel Silverstein page 83
Book Review: A great read for poem fans!
Summary: 5 Stars
Shel Silverstein does it again. This time with "A Light in the Attic". A great compelation of poems that will have you laughing throughout the day. When I first picked this book up, I couldn't put it down for its gripping the reader techniques with such humorous poems. With characters in his poems ranging from any animal to any human, this book definitely has variety. I love the way Shel is able to rhyme things together and come up with such great stories in his poems......this is very evident in this book.Most of th peoms run about half a page, some long, some short. All of course, though, have humor and really show the work put in to them. This poem book is one of Silverstein's finest and deserves some sort of award.
I want to thank Shel Silverstein for creating such a wonderful poem book and such great ideas that make you want to read the whole book in one sitting. That would definitely take time though it would be worth it.
As you can see, I really recommend anyone of any age buying this book so they can enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you for reading my review and have a nice day!!
Book Review: Policeman, Policeman, help me please!
Summary: 5 Stars
Policeman, policeman, help me please! This book is tickling both my knees! And the rest of my skeletal system, as well! Read all about the baby-sitter, and the Lord's Prayer (in view of the kid with all the cool toys), and what to do if you don't wanna do the dishes, and why is it that there's nothing on interesting on TV???? This book is a must-read for all those who have a wild sense of humor. Speaking of which, I read this to a little girl about four years old. She loved the book so much she memorized passages, such as that Lord's Prayer one. Unfortunately, her father was a VERY strict Catholic and now every time I visit them with a book to read to her, I have to run it by them so that it would pass the "Light In the Attic" test! Apparently, that little Lord's Prayer poem and the Baby-Sitter poem didn't "sit" too well with them (sorry, inside joke). Policeman, policeman, help me pleaseBook Review: Kiara
Summary: 4 Stars
This book has many poems.Its a great way to get you into peoms.Shel Sliverstein has a way to make peoms entertaining in stead of one of shake spear peoms which is of love n everthing else being sad.I wasnt into peoms til i read his peoms which i love and i am collecting all his books.So this book which im reading now "A light in the attic" is one of my favorite.The peoms had me laughing so much.I was really into one of the peoms called "little abigail and the beautiful pony"this peom is on page 121.This peom reminds me of myself as a spoil girl wheni was little and i use to say so many things just for i could get what i want.I read that peom more then once its about a girl who dies just because her parents didnt give her the pony she wanted.But anyways this book also has few drawings that just want to leave you laughing when you see it.This book just wants you to write peoms.Book Review: After being married 6 years, I asked my husband
Summary: 5 Stars
After being married 6 years, I asked my husband which poem he remembered from "A light in the Attic", and when he had never read a Shel Silverstein book, I felt truly sorry for him. I honestly felt like he missed out on a piece of childhood. Kind of like if you never got to see a movie until you were 25. It's just not the same, your mind can't run with the words and the images like it used to, at least not for most of us! ( I guess Shel himself would not have fallen into this category!) Anyway, do your children a favor, buy the Shel books and let their imaginations come to life! I hadn't looked at the book in about 18 years, until I was cleaning out our basement and ran into it, and oh the memories it brought back!