More silly, strange and tender poems, with the author’s own cartoons
What it is about
Another collection of Silverstein’s poems and drawings, full of odd creatures, daydreams and small disasters. The poems are short and playful, and each comes with a line drawing in his scratchy style. It follows Where the Sidewalk Ends and keeps the same mix of jokes and wonder.
Who will enjoy it
Kids and grown-ups who liked Where the Sidewalk Ends.
What you will get
A book to open anywhere. It is easy to read and hard to put down.
Behind the book
It was published in 1981 and spent a long time on the New York Times bestseller list.
Source: Wikipedia
A Light in the Attic Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Poetry · Humor · Imagination
Length
176 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
A cast of kids and creatures.
Setting
Bedrooms, playgrounds and imaginary places.
What makes it different
Short poems and drawings that work well for read-aloud.
Feel
Silly, strange and gentle.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Press Here
James and the Giant Peach
The Enormous Crocodile
The Day the Crayons Quit
Captain Underpants
Miss Nelson Is Missing!