Monday Book Review

Starting today I am changing this blog a bit. Every Monday I will be posting about books, poetry, or anything to do with writing, reading and reciting. This last week our family spent a lot of time (and probably more $ than we should have) at the bookstores around town. As April is National Poetry Month I will be sticking with that theme for April.

The first book I want to review is one of our recent purchases. Shel Silverstein's "A Light in the Attic" was one of my most favorite books of poetry growing up. I remember memorizing and reciting many of his poems in school (Messy Room, Captain Blackbeard Did What?, Rock 'N' Roll Band, etc.). Since we bought this book last week my kids have been reading it to each other and giggling non-stop. Mr. Silverstein's poems are fun, surprising, clever, and sometimes (to my slight chagrin) bathroom-humor-themed (much to my kids' rebellious delight). This is such a great book to get your children into poetry reading and recitation. I think every family needs one of Shel Silverstein's poetry books on their home shelves. Go check it out :)






And here's one of my favorites. After reading it my 8yr old said, "Ha! It's about you, mom; it's about you!". I would like to take issue with that statement but unfortunately, at this time, I can neither confirm nor deny his accusation.

Overdues

What do I do?

What do I do?

This library book is 42

Years overdue.

I admit that it's mine

But I can't pay the fine-

Should I turn it in

Or hide it again?

What do I do? 

What do I do?

Do you have a favorite?  Do you prefer "Where the Sidewalk Ends"?  Are there any other poetry books for young people that you would like to suggest?  Let me know.