Poems in the Attic

Bibliographic Citation

Grimes, N., & Zunon, E. (2015). Poems in the Attic (Illustrated ed.). Lee & Low Books.

About the Book

Poems in the Attic is a book about a young girl who finds a box of poems while visiting her grandmother’s house. She uses the collection of poems written before she was born to learn about her mother. The memories written by her mother tell about her experiences living around the world due to her father serving in the Air Force.

The special memories found in the poem will teach readers about family, childhood, and the idea that home is a special place. The large detailed acrylic, oil, and collage like illustrations are beautiful, lively, and tell the story well. The story appeals to a world wide audience as it speaks to readers about holding on to special memories.

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