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A Light in the Attic
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Poet delivers both a moral lesson and mischief.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About A Light in the Attic
Parents need to know that the playful language and light look at (sometimes serious) subject matter keep kids entertained. The art is expressive and sometimes pleasingly over-the-top.
Read our full review by Peter Lewis
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the pleasure of these poems. Why do you enjoy them? These are great poems for kids to perform aloud and could inspire kids to write their own poems.
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My 8 year old son brought this book home from school. He really enjoyed it. I bought him a copy and we have read it together. I would recommend it to other parents with children over 7 years old.
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