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Read-Alikes for
Falling Up
by Shel Silverstein

Scene Stealers, our book discussion group for students in grades 4 & 5, read and discussed Falling Up. If you enjoyed this book, you may also like reading some of his other books:

Falling Up

A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein J 811.54 SIL
 
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein J 811.54 SIL
 
Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back by Shel Silverstein J SIL
After leaving the jungle for the circus and a life of fame and wealth, a lion who taught himself to be the best shot in the world discovers that he's not really a lion anymore.
 

MORE BOOKS TO ENJOY: Poetry.  

Star Walk edited by Seymour Simon J 811.008 STA
A collection of poetry and photographs about stars and space.
 
Sports Pages by Arnold Adoff J 811.54 ADO
Poems about the feelings and experiences of young athletes involved in various sports from football to ice skating.
 
Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman J 811.54 FLE
Poems written for two voices describing characteristics and activities of a variety of insects.
 
Forgetful Wishing Well by X.J. Kennedy J 811.54 KEN
Seventy poems on a variety of topics such as, curious beasts, city life, seasons, growing up and others.
 
The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight by Jack Prelutsky J 811.54 PRE
Poems to trouble your sleep including, "The Mummy," "The Invisible Beast," "The Darkling Elves" and of course "The Headless Horseman."
 
Water Music by Jane Yolen J 811.54 YOL
A collection of poems about water, from waterfalls to washing the dog to algae, and even taking a bath.


This list was prepared by Youth Services at St. Charles Public Library, March 2000.
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