The Missing Piece

The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein

Summary: This is the story of a “piece” who rolls slowly singing a song about how he wishes to find his “missing piece.” It encounters different pieces.

I really enjoy this book. It is entertaining for children because of it’s simplicity and repetition. As children look back on this book later in life, they may be shocked at message of this metaphor for searching for a special someone. Perhaps, we can try to help them understand parts of it now. 

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 3